My wife and I are both side sleepers who weigh less than 170 pounds. We are sleeping on a Sealy Posturepedic pillow top bed that is about 8 years old. The bed is starting to lose some of its comfort and we want to buy a quality memory foam bed.
After reading this web site for the past week to understand the process of buying a mattress, we tried several beds at the local Mattress Firm this weekend to get a feel for the comfort layer and support of various name brand mattresses. The bed that rose to the top of our wish list was the Tempur-Cloud Luxe.
We both liked the softness and support it provided. However, we did not like the price tag, so I have been trying to find a suitable alternative with the same durability of the Tempurpedic.
After looking at each of the online sites mentioned in a post on this site, I am considering the Selectabed Tri-Pedic Diamond mattress as a viable alternative.
According to the specifications of each bed, they are very similar in construction and materials used:
Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe:
2.75 inches of the 4lb memory foam over 2 inches of the firmer 5lb. memory foam, followed by a 7.5 inch HR base
Tri-Pedic Diamond:
3 inches of the 4lb memory foam on the surface over 2 inches of the 5lb., followed by a 6 inch HR base
Using the information about matching mattresses, these two seem very close. Also, the Selectabed web site claims the Diamond mattress compares directly with the Cloud Luxe. (Several other online sites make the same claim, but none of them match the specifications of the bed as closely as the Tri-Pedic Diamond)
Since I live in in the Houston area, there is no way for me to try the Selectabed before buying it. Can someone who has tried both beds or who can look at the specifications of both tell me if they two beds are comparable in quality and durability? Also, will they both “feel” about the same? My wife is nervous about buying a bed online without feeling it for herself, so I hope someone can make a reasoned comparison of the two options.
Thanks,
KR Texas