What to Look for When Choosing a Mattress

prashmohan on 01/06/2023 - 20:26
Last edited 01/06/2023 - 21:46

What should I look for when choosing a mattress. I am looking for the best mattress possible - not looking to be constrained by budget.

Sealy posturepedic appears to be popular. How does tempur compare? Which stores would carry different lines to try out in person. I am looking for a mattress that's generally very firm. I don't like the mattresses that sink in.

I currently have an ozmattress GrandMaster which I bought based on the fawning reviews on whirlpool and ozbargain forums. I really like the feel of it and would be looking for a similar feel (I got a medium to firm). The company appears to have gone under in the meanwhile though.

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  • sumyungguy on 01/06/2023 - 20:29
    +3

    Not constrained? That would be Hastens
    But more realistically, Tempur

    • prashmohan on 01/06/2023 - 20:32

      Ha. I haven't heard of them before. But beds that are 200+ kgs? I don't know how else to describe what I am looking for other than a "normal" high end mattress.

      • sumyungguy on 01/06/2023 - 21:01
        +1

        Tempurs are known to last perhaps twice as long as innerspring and lesser foam mattresses - and there's a wide range of comfort and support options. Innersprings develop body impressions and harbour dust mites. I'm sleeping on a secondhand Tempur and it's highly likely I'll purchase another when the time comes to replace it.

  • iamherenow on 01/06/2023 - 20:32

    I don't like the mattresses that sink in.

    Then you wouldn't like tempur/memory foam matresses. You sink into them. They are no the warmer side too in comparison to a traditional mattress (or pocket spring).

  • coffeeinmyveins on 01/06/2023 - 21:40

    I am looking for the best mattress possible - not looking to be constrained by budget.

    Price and quality do not matter when it comes to mattresses. you can easily spend 10k and get a crappy mattress.

    We're currently a few weeks into Sleeping Duck and it's good.

    • prashmohan on 01/06/2023 - 21:44
      +2

      I currently have the erstwhile ozbargain favourite ozmattress grandmaster. I really like it. But one of them has developed some lumps. Since the business appears to be defunct, I don't think there is any warranty recourse.

      I also have a sleeping duck. I was not as impressed by its quality compared to the grandmaster. The stitching along the edges appeared to fray relatively quickly and the top foam layer seems to always move to an edge leaving a small part of the mattress at a lower height. I can unzip the top and move the foam back in place - but it goes back into this awkward position soon. Perhaps this was a one-off and I should have returned it immediately.

  • KaTst3R on 01/06/2023 - 21:48

    Go to Snooze and lie on one of those sleep posture machine. It will give you an analysis of the best type of mattress for your body shape and preferred sleeping position.

  • justgooddeals on 01/06/2023 - 22:31
    +2

    https://www.ausbeds.com.au/

    https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/ausbeds-1

    https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/ausbeds-sienna

    Best beds sold and manufactured exactly to your liking in Sydney. Except no inferior substitutes.

    • jumpypotato53 on 01/06/2023 - 22:53

      I've got one of this. I got the latex one. One advantage of latex is that it does not heat like foam. It lasts much longer as well.

      If you'd like to know more about their mattress look for ausbeds on the forum here. The owner commented on some threads.

  • Karl from ausbeds on 01/06/2023 - 22:43
    +4

    I am looking for the best mattress possible

    Hi, I make mattresses. The best possible mattress will vary between people.

    First you need to choose a material. If you like memory foam, then you look at different brands. My personal recommendation is to stay away from memory foam. However to each there own.

    I usually recommend people go to places where they make mattresses. I am able to recommend some factories if you tell me where you live.

    There may be some good mattresses in retailers, however the problem there is that the sales people rarely understand how to fit you to a mattress, they would rather find out your budget and try and make you spend more.

    Mattress factories will usually find out your budget, then try to fit you into something within that budget.

    80% of getting a mattress right is how it fits to your body. So going with an online option can be difficult due to the fact that you can't try it first.

    I like the darts analogy for this.
    Buying a mattress online without trying is like throwing darts with the light off, you may get it on the board, a bullseye will be next to impossible.

    Buying a mattress from a retailer is like turning the light on, you'll probably get it on the board, you may even get a bullseye. Problem here is you are probably stuck with it if it dips, rampant problem in retailers.

    Buying a mattress from a factory that will adjust your mattress after purchase is like turning the lights on, throwing your dart, hitting the board, walking to the dartboard, taking the dart and throwing it over and over again till you get a bullseye.

    You don't want the best mattress, you want a bullseye. You can't pay for a bullseye, you've got to find it. More work, but it's worth it.

    • prashmohan on 01/06/2023 - 22:47

      I am based in Sydney - outer west.

      • jumpypotato53 on 01/06/2023 - 22:58
        +1

        Go visit Ausbeds in Marickville. It's worth it. They know what they're doing, alternatively give him a call

      • Karl from ausbeds on 01/06/2023 - 23:01
        +2

        Well, seeing as there are only 2 factories in Sydney, I'll have to mention them both, there is rockdale mattress factory, however I don't think he is able to adjust the mattress post purchase. I think being able to adjust a mattress post purchase is going to give you the best shot at a bullseye.

        I'm in Sydney, check my website, I have a system where it's possible to cycle through 23 different mattresses by changing components, thereby increasing the chances that you'll reach the support/comfort balance, otherwise known as "sleeping on a cloud" or what I prefer to call a bullseye.

        Within each mattress there is 3 comfort settings. 90% of people are happy with one of the first 3, however if they aren't we race out and swap the springs, and try different things until it fits them. If they aren't happy, we personally pick it up and refund.

        • JIMB0 on 02/06/2023 - 05:12
          +1

          Any places in the South East of Melbourne?

    • Adredocto on 02/06/2023 - 06:27
      +1

      Best response ive seen in ages. You clearly no your trade and care about getting the right fit for your customers.
      Looks like I'm making the trip to sydney next time i need a new mattress!

      • Karl from ausbeds on 02/06/2023 - 21:48

        Yes I finally worked it all out. You think mattress shopping is like going down a rabbit hole, you should try making them. I reached a point where there is nothing about mattresses that seem mysterious to me anymore. It's just, make sure the springs fit your body, and make sure the foam isn't crappy.

        Simple concept, difficult execution as everyone needs something different to hit the sweet spot, and everyone needs a different amount of time to understand if it's right for them or not. Some people are extremely sensitive to small changes in mattress feel, some people can't tell the difference between big changes in mattress feel.

        However all of these things are solvable with the right systems in place :) hope to see you in Marrickville, I'm always there. Mention the ozbargain post if you visit, I always love hearing when people find me on ozbargain.

        • prashmohan on 07/06/2023 - 21:20
          +1

          I am coming over tomorrow to check the store out. See you then!

    • 2ndeffort on 15/06/2023 - 21:35

      Hi Karl, how about Melbourne, South East (Berwick)

  • Protractor on 02/06/2023 - 11:10
    -1

    We bought a multi layer latex mattress (Q) from Ikea years ago. Recently upgraded the base, (Tempur) and it's even better than before. Mattress was under $1K when purchased.

    The base is a definitely significant complimentary consideration if you upgrade your mattress

    • jumpypotato53 on 02/06/2023 - 21:54

      I wonder why they down voted you

      • Protractor on 02/06/2023 - 22:37
        -1

        I'll hazard a guess.
        Obsequious sycophants are very hard to please, but more so when they are all bovine replicants, with P.E.S and severe underlying emotional issues aligned to inability to (preference not to) grasp adulthood, without impressing pseudo peer groups. (No ChatGPT required).

        TDLR, truth burns

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