Question regarding two adjustable bed competitors, and also question on latex vs memory foam

[phoenix]

Hi BEBEARD,

First, the easier question I have is in regards to adjustable bases, I have narrowed my choice down to L&P and Reverie. I have called both manufacturers for info etc, as well as spoke to a few retailers. I am trying to determine between Reverie 7s and 8q model, leaning toward 8q, and in terms of L&P I like the P-132 and Prodigy models.

It’s been a few years since I purchased my adjustable bed and I haven’t looked closely at all the features of either the 7s or the 8q but there is more information in post #3 here and the adjustable bed thread here that it links to that can help you make comparisons between different adjustable beds and also includes some retailers that you can use as sources of information and pricing references.

That being said, I spoke to one gentleman who sold only L&P line and stood by the build quality of L&P and described Reverie as a cheap brand in terms of construction (mainly mentioned worse parts being used) and also talked about the inconvenience of the 4 steel casters on all corners of bed. In addition to that, he told me L&P is a reputable brand whereas Reverie only has one niche to stand on, and because of this it may become hard if not impossible at some point to get replacement parts. In your opinion, is there a distinct advantage to one brand over another? Also, if you could speak to build quality and functionality?

No … I would I would treat an adjustable bed as more of a “commodity” purchase based on “price per features” comparisons and I would consider all of the main manufacturers to be closely comparable in terms of reliability and build quality. They all perform similar functions so the features that are important to you and the price would be the primary basis for my choice.

Lastly, in your opinion, between the models I listed, does one give the edge in terms of noise (for massage function) and the prevalence or ability to feel the massage taking place (some reviews I read have said massage is not all that noticeable while others stand by it.)

When I tested them the massage in the Reverie was slightly stronger (but that was the models that were available 4 years ago) but all of them were fairly noisy (and even more so if you have them on a non carpeted floor so we put rubber casters underneath the legs in ours which helps a bit). The massage itself is more of a “vibration” and it certainly can be felt through the mattress although thicker mattresses would lessen the effect. I wouldn’t actually call it a massage as much as a “vibration” although there are also different settings that change its strength and pattern. It’s quite pleasant but it’s not the same as a real life massage or even one of the massage chairs that have a more “kneading” feel to them.You can see some comments about the massage function in posts #5 and #6 here.

Hopefully some of the other members that have purchased an adjustable bed recently will see your post and share their comments about the adjustable they purchased as well.

My other question related to mattress, I was trying to determine between latex and memory foam mattresses and don’t really know which way to go in this area, I have demoed a few and am thing memory foam is the way to go. Any thoughts on the comparison of the two? I like a less-fim mattress, however good support, and had my eye on this one: www.amazon.com/Sleep-Innovations-SureTem...memory+foam+mattress

Latex and memory foam mattresses both have a very wide range of designs and firmness levels so both categories may include many mattresses that you like and many that you don’t depending on the specific designs and type of memory foam or latex that they use but post #2 here and the links it includes has more about the pros and cons of each of them.

Phoenix