Hi jtgraf01,
Thanks for following up and sharing your experience. I completely understand your frustration. I do want to clarify a couple of points and offer some perspective.
First, I’m a bit confused where the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe came into play, as that wasn’t part of our original discussion. It sounds like you gave it a try, and I can see why it didn’t meet your expectations. Zoned coils aren’t a gimmick; they are designed to provide targeted support where your body needs it most. For someone with broad shoulders and a side-sleeping preference, that zone can help prevent hip sagging and maintain spinal alignment. That said, mattress feel is incredibly personal, so it’s understandable that the Aurora Luxe felt too firm for you. The Aurora actually has two enhanced zones, where many mattresses only have one enhanced zone in the middle of the mattress.
Regarding your approach with the BiB model, I’d just caution that you might be shortchanging yourself. In many cases, BiB mattresses and fully expanded hybrids in the same comfort category are extremely similar in construction and durability. It’s not uncommon for people to feel hesitant about BiB mattresses, but the difference is often minimal in real-world use.
The key takeaway here is that every mattress choice has trade-offs. Softer foams can give that immediate plush feel but may break in quicker, whereas firmer zones or traditional coils provide longevity and proper support but may feel less squishy initially. The choices you make now directly affect your long-term comfort and sleep quality, so it’s worth weighing both the immediate feel and the structural support.
If your goal is simply a plush non BiB, you may want to speak with @BackScience and speak with Dr. Rick, as their BackScience 3 may be the combination of non BiB and softer feel with great support that you are looking for.
Maverick