I am looking for a firm foam mattress in a Cal King Size (a cooling layer would be great too). Is this a good recommendation? Thanks.
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I bought one a few years ago, I would buy another in a heartbeat. Best mattress I've ever slept on. I see it's selling for the same price I paid for it, $699. I had to sell mine due to a move. I miss it every night. However, I would not consider it "firm." It is soft. I used to think firm was the way to go, but this mattress soft yet supportive. I hope this helps.
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Please read my review from Sept 5 2012. I love this mattress. It is firm but yet conforms to your shape. I find it cold when I first get into bed. I have slept multiple times on the Serta cooling mattress mentioned in my review and I find it too firm. I am a side sleeper and my arms go numb. We had to add a mattress topper and that helped. I think the cooling layer is a sales gimmic I have not noticed a difference between this matteress and the one with the cooling layer.
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I bought one a few years ago, I would buy another in a heartbeat. Best mattress I've ever slept on. I see it's selling for the same price I paid for it, $699. I had to sell mine due to a move. I miss it every night.However, I would not consider it "firm." It is soft. I used to think firm was the way to go, but this mattress soft yet supportive. I hope this helps.
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Bought this mattress almost two years ago and it has been fantastic. No breakdown in foam at all. All that and it was the best price for the quality at that time. I did purchase a waterproof mattress pad so the cover and foam would be protected. We are raising five of our young grandchildren so keeping it protected was a must.Delivery was timely as well. Hope you enjoy! Virginia
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I would consider it firm but that is subjective as I previously slept on a waterbed.
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My husband and I have been sleeping on this mattress for a few years now and we absolutely love it! So much, that we have recommended it to multiple friends and family memebers who have all (5 families) purchased this particular mattress and have also had great experiences with it. I don't find myself getting hot or cold during the night. It is more firm than other foam mattresses out there, but I need that for my low back pain. I can report that my back has been pain free since sleeping on this mattress because of the support and comfort it offers. I no longer toss and turn during the night and I wake up feeling well rested. My husband and I have been sleeping on this mattress for a few years now and we absolutely love it! So much, that we have recommended it to multiple friends and family memebers who have all (5 families) purchased this particular mattress and have also had great experiences with it. I don't find myself getting hot or cold during the night. It is more firm than other foam mattresses out there, but I need that for my low back pain. I can report that my back has been pain free since sleeping on this mattress because of the support and comfort it offers. I no longer toss and turn during the... » Read More My husband and I have been sleeping on this mattress for a few years now and we absolutely love it! So much, that we have recommended it to multiple friends and family memebers who have all (5 families) purchased this particular mattress and have also had great experiences with it. I don't find myself getting hot or cold during the night. It is more firm than other foam mattresses out there, but I need that for my low back pain. I can report that my back has been pain free since sleeping on this mattress because of the support and comfort it offers. I no longer toss and turn during the night and I wake up feeling well rested. « Show Less
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Definitely firmer than a memory foam mattress. I am not a fan of memory foam as I constantly feel like I am sinking into the mattress. The tuft and needle 10 that we bought is definitely more firm. We prefer firmer mattresses and have been very happy with our purchase. I'd give it a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10 of firmness. If you are interested here's a $50 off coupon link for their website! https://www.tuftandneedle.com/r/fWl6Zdww
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It DOES stay cooler than my last memory foam mattress. However it is nowhere near as firm. Tradeoff, I guess.
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If you're on a tight budget or if you dislike the initial stiff feel of medium and high-density memory foam mattresses, then a low-density memory foam mattress may be the right choice. I love my memory foam mattresses. Low is just as good as medium or high. Hope this helps you.
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the foam is almost like my tempur pedic bed 2000 dollars worth....its not much difference... i got the gel one bec in summer when you lay down on the mattress it feels warm and hot under the sheet....with the gel it should help to cool the bed while youre lying on it.
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yes you stay cool....its an awesome mattress...firm... but awesome. ..I have a memory foam topper on mine and it helps...and I get a little warm from that.....but yes you stay cool..
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very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing ... If this does not help ask fpr more details , Iam happy to help very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing... » Read More very firm , I like plush / medium soft My wife like hard , and this was even slightly firm for her for the 1rst week , it does break in and even I can sleep on it . I use a 1, maybe 2" gel topper for more comfort/ softness (I like my ribs and hips to sink in so my spine is strait since I am a side sleeper I weigh 165 my wife 160 so if your heavier it may be just right if your lighter then 165lbs then this will be to firm unless you like a firm almost very firm mattress . It is zero gravity when just laying on your back it does give you a floating sensation and is very relaxing ... If this does not help ask fpr more details , Iam happy to help « Show Less
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I was asked this previously and in my critique from initially purchasing same I remarked that while it does indeed look identical to what we all had before and we've used/had our for years and years (too many) this one is not the same. It is perhaps construed as medium density and/or medium firmness - in fact my husband won't even use it as it's too soft - our old king's like yours are still firm these new ones - not at all. Disappointed as we are - when time permits I will be searching for something else to replace it. Hope that helps. Best,
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I found mine to have the same firmness. The best advice I can give is to force yourself to try it for about 3 nights. You will either love it or hate it. Just take comfort in the return policy!
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I would suggest sticking with a spring mattress if you are concerned about weight/sagging. If you notice the store floor models of the solid "memoryfoams" they all have a bit of a sink from people just testing them --- I went with a combo model - individually wrapped coils/springs with only the outer layer memory foam. for us it was much better and breathes more cooler.
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I have two of these beds that have lasted five years. They do have raised dots on the other side and allows a cooler surface, however, the coolest support comes from the Koolaroo's I purchased for my old guys. Other reviewers have been truthful regarding the "support" inside. I actually went to a fabric store and purchased a very good density foam and put that inside the covers. My boys are much happier with the beds stuffed with the memory/density foam. I paid approximately $35 dollars less than what's advertised here. One thing: my beds are Serta beds. If they don't put the best material inside, who does? And, at what price? I have two of these beds that have lasted five years. They do have raised dots on the other side and allows a cooler surface, however, the coolest support comes from the Koolaroo's I purchased for my old guys. Other reviewers have been truthful regarding the "support" inside. I actually went to a fabric store and purchased a very good density foam and put that inside the covers. My boys are much happier with the beds stuffed with the memory/density foam. I paid approximately $35 dollars less than what's advertised here. One thing: my beds are Serta beds. If they don't put the best... » Read More I have two of these beds that have lasted five years. They do have raised dots on the other side and allows a cooler surface, however, the coolest support comes from the Koolaroo's I purchased for my old guys. Other reviewers have been truthful regarding the "support" inside. I actually went to a fabric store and purchased a very good density foam and put that inside the covers. My boys are much happier with the beds stuffed with the memory/density foam. I paid approximately $35 dollars less than what's advertised here. One thing: my beds are Serta beds. If they don't put the best material inside, who does? And, at what price? « Show Less
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I tried a Rhapsody in a store that sold Tempurpedic and then bought a queen size memory foam bed from Atlantic Bed that they claimed was medium firm and compared to the rhapsody. Very good bed and we think very similar. Then we bought the king from foammattressdiscounts and think it is more of a medium than medium firm. You sink in deeper before it firms up. Do I like this King? For the money hard to beat and very comfortable. Only thing I don't like about it is it develops an aggravating wrinkle in the cover where your body sinks in the most after sleeping on it a week or so. The wrinkle can be pulled out, but comes right back. I tried a Rhapsody in a store that sold Tempurpedic and then bought a queen size memory foam bed from Atlantic Bed that they claimed was medium firm and compared to the rhapsody. Very good bed and we think very similar. Then we bought the king from foammattressdiscounts and think it is more of a medium than medium firm. You sink in deeper before it firms up. Do I like this King? For the money hard to beat and very comfortable. Only thing I don't like about it is it develops an aggravating wrinkle in the cover where your body sinks in the most after sleeping on it a week or so. The wrinkle... » Read More I tried a Rhapsody in a store that sold Tempurpedic and then bought a queen size memory foam bed from Atlantic Bed that they claimed was medium firm and compared to the rhapsody. Very good bed and we think very similar. Then we bought the king from foammattressdiscounts and think it is more of a medium than medium firm. You sink in deeper before it firms up. Do I like this King? For the money hard to beat and very comfortable. Only thing I don't like about it is it develops an aggravating wrinkle in the cover where your body sinks in the most after sleeping on it a week or so. The wrinkle can be pulled out, but comes right back. « Show Less
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Michele - i live in Honolulu - 80 degrees F most days. at night, goes down to '70'sF. it's fairly warm.i use the foam pad under my mattress pad and sheet - it is comfortable, doesn't make me feel hot. i got it because i'd broken my shoulder and was in severe pain for months - the pad, plus a "body pillow" helped a lot. it seesm like good "memory foam - hasn't flattened out at all. i hope this is helpful to you. i have it on a "queen-size" bed (actually a futon mattress on a box spring). aloha from honolulu!! - john
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We bought the sleep master 6 inch smooth top therapeutic memory foam mattress and it's worked out great! It does have an odor when you take out out if the packaging so I recommend airing it out.
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It will be perfect. We have a CA King, and theset fits beautifully. And you will love how soft it is -- I only use sheets under it for this time of year, and the feel is amazingly cozy.
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I have had it for several months. I love it. I got the 8 inch mattresses for my kids over a year ago and they love it. No issues. Yes I thought it was too good to be true too, but so far they have been wonderful. It is not a soft mattress. I was a little surprised how firm it was. I prefer it that way. It takes a minute or two to conform. It does get a bit softer over time, but no lumps or dents.
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We love ours, which is queen size. Not at all hot to sleep on in summer - and this from a menopausal woman. It has given new life to our mattress and made us happy campers. Previously, my husband liked our mattress but it seemed too hard to me. This gives a "firm softness" to it which pleases both of us.