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I came here to say get a Sleepnumber! I got one with my ex for the same reason, and when we broke up I kept the mattress and bed. My current boyfriend could probably fall asleep anywhere and on anything, but it was a nice luxury to be able to set the mattress for him to his liking. The most basic mattress they have is great and very affordable IMO.
We got a sleep number several months ago and also love it. We went with a solid base so it doesn’t adjust that way (and saved a decent amount on cost) but being able to adjust separate sides of the bed for firmness is awesome. It’s also sleeps so so so much cooler (temp wise) than any of the memory foam/hybrid mattresses we had for the 15 years prior. Highly recommend. Glad to see long term owners commenting here - I’m hopeful ours lasts a long time.
We're on our second SleepNumber mattress. First one lasted 12+ years until we decided to upgrade. When the time came, there was no question about buying another SleepNumber. We're 100% happy with SleepNumber beds. The newer one cost approx $4k
I have a sleep number/split king. Great bed, expensive but it will last a long time. My first sleep number I gave to my daughter.
If you're not sure and don't want to commit, why not try a Sleep Number bed? My wife and I have a split king with an adjustable platform (not Sleep Number brand). It's saved us time and time again from various physical ailments and positional requirements.
I have a rather basic sleep number mattress and box, it’s not rated for that capacity but… I am well beyond it. So… make of that what you will. It’s the second one I’ve owed. The first one was a king, probably should have gone with king again but now we have a queen. If you’re unfamiliar, the system is pretty much an ultra rugged air mattress wrapped up in more traditional mattress covers. There’s a control box with a pump so you don’t have to blow it up (firmer) or let air out (softer) and left to right each side can set their own firmness aka sleep number. There’s a polymer box spring underneath. It’s sturdy af. It all comes flat packed and it’s a bit of a magic trick to get it all together. You’ll want some help. None of it is particularly difficult but you should have 2 people. For the bed frame, I picked a not the very cheapest tubular steel ikea thing and then doubled up the wooden slats they have for them. You’re supposed to use one roll per side spanning head to toe, and frame rail to center spar. But I bought two extras, one for each side. The extra one fits by being run toe to head, and upside down so that the wood slats fit between each other. Maybe hard to imagine but putting one in correctly makes it clear where the extra one fits. Zero problem. I had the king for 5 years. Absolutely loved it. The king got a rip in it through no fault of its own and we replaced it with our current queen, flawless for going on 13 years. It’s starting to show wear. The foam bits inside could be replaced. And that’s the real clincher… The mattress is easy to take apart and put together. The whole system is, ikea steel and all. That was one of the goals because we move so much. So I can replace the stability foam bits inside the mattress. The only problem I have recommending this is, the popular enshitification trend might be a problem. I bought all of this 13 years ago. Maybe they suck now IDK. Maybe the design is significantly different now and it won’t support my needs. I wish I could give a better endorsement, but no (zero) springs or firming wires or coil density issues. They don’t squeak although the frame does occasionally.
I have a rather basic sleep number mattress and box, it’s not rated for that capacity but… I am well beyond it. So… make of that what you will. It’s the second one I’ve owed. The first one was a king, probably should have gone with king again but now we have a queen. If you’re unfamiliar, the system is pretty much an ultra rugged air mattress wrapped up in more traditional mattress covers. There’s a control box with a pump so you don’t have to blow it up (firmer) or let air out (softer) and left to right each side can set their own firmness aka sleep number. There’s a polymer box spring underneath. It’s sturdy af. It all comes flat packed and it’s a bit of a magic trick to get it all together. You’ll want some help. None of it is particularly difficult but you should have 2 people. For the bed frame, I picked a not the very cheapest tubular steel ikea thing and then doubled up the wooden slats they have for them. You’re supposed to use one roll per side spanning head to toe, and frame rail to center spar. But I bought two extras, one for each side. The extra one fits by being run toe to head, and upside down so that the wood slats fit between each other. Maybe hard to imagine but putting one in correctly makes it clear where the extra one fits. Zero problem. I had the king for 5 years. Absolutely loved it. The king got a rip in it through no fault of its own and we replaced it with our current queen, flawless for going on 13 years. It’s starting to show wear. The foam bits inside could be replaced. And that’s the real clincher… The mattress is easy to take apart and put together. The whole system is, ikea steel and all. That was one of the goals because we move so much. So I can replace the stability foam bits inside the mattress. The only problem I have recommending this is, the popular enshitification trend might be a problem. I bought all of this 13 years ago. Maybe they suck now IDK. Maybe the design is significantly different now and it won’t support my needs. I wish I could give a better endorsement, but no (zero) springs or firming wires or coil density issues. They don’t squeak although the frame does occasionally.
That's too bad. I had the opposite experience. Have had mine for about 12 years, just needed to replace the outer foam with them after a decade. Works great for two side sleepers of very different sizes and weights, so we can each set the right firmness.
Its a bit of an investment but so far 7 years in and it has been the best purchase ever. Sleep Number. Not only do you adjust the firmness you want but every time you get off it resets. No one lump, not one sag. Only every once in a while do you have to play with the air so you ass isnt in the hard surface below. But add air on the app and fixed. So worth the money in my opinion.
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