How close of a comparison is this to the Tempurpedic Raphisidy? Firmness in general?
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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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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.
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I think it's really close to the Rhapsody. When I touch the mattress, I think "dang, that's hard", but once you lay on it and it conforms to you, it doesn't seem hard at all. I would call it Med/Firm. I have it on a platform, no box springs. I also haven't noticed it being too warm, which was something I had read about the foam before buying mine. I was also lucky enough to not have any issues with outgassing of chemical odors. I LOVE this bed.
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I don't have another memory foam mattress to compare this one against; but I would consider it a firm comfort level. It conforms to my body, but I don't sink down far into the mattress.
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It is surprisingly firm. I would say it is better than the ones used in the hospital.
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It is more firm. It does take a little while to break it in. Then it does become softer.
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I suffer from arthritis of the hip, some people like the mattresses a little bit softer, I'd say this one is between soft and firm, but to my peace of mind, all the pain I used to sleep and wake up with has gone away since I started sleeping on it. I really hope you can find it as relieving as I have. Good luck!
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I weigh 275lbs. I would describe it as a soft brick. You sink into it very little. This mattress is ultra firm. My wife hates it but I can sleep on it . And after a year of use I am starting to agree with my wife. It almost seems firmer than a year ago, but may just be me. I paid $400 for this but it may be time for another or a mattress topper. If you like firm, give this a try.
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I also have a true tempurpedic at home and we spent close to $3000 on it. We bought a second home last fall and purchased the sleep innovations foam mattress for that house. I honestly prefer the sleep innovations mattress. We also have had guests stay there and have asked about the mattress and gone on to purchase one themselves. I will say that the sleep innovations is more firm than the tempurpedic so you must like a very firm mattress.
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I would say yes, it is very soft, which is why I returned it. I was looking for something a little firmer. On a firmness level I would rate this a 4-10
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Well I don't have a definitive scale for you it is much firmer than either feather or poly fill .A good comparison may be a couch pillow firmness. I initially purchased the firm and thought it was too firm and then purchased a soft version. I now have switched back to the firm pillow and prefer it. My soft pillow has become my exercise pillow when I'm on the floor and need to make sure I keep my neck properly aligned. Since I had been using feather pillows for years I initially didn't think I liked these pillows but, I trusted my PT's opinion and now know they are very beneficial. You decide on give it a few days before you pass judgement. Good luck. Well I don't have a definitive scale for you it is much firmer than either feather or poly fill .A good comparison may be a couch pillow firmness. I initially purchased the firm and thought it was too firm and then purchased a soft version. I now have switched back to the firm pillow and prefer it. My soft pillow has become my exercise pillow when I'm on the floor and need to make sure I keep my neck properly aligned. Since I had been using feather pillows for years I initially didn't think I liked these pillows but, I trusted my PT's opinion and now know they are very beneficial. You... » Read More Well I don't have a definitive scale for you it is much firmer than either feather or poly fill .A good comparison may be a couch pillow firmness. I initially purchased the firm and thought it was too firm and then purchased a soft version. I now have switched back to the firm pillow and prefer it. My soft pillow has become my exercise pillow when I'm on the floor and need to make sure I keep my neck properly aligned. Since I had been using feather pillows for years I initially didn't think I liked these pillows but, I trusted my PT's opinion and now know they are very beneficial. You decide on give it a few days before you pass judgement. Good luck. « Show Less
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I'd say it's more medium firm to firm. Obviously you can change the feel slightly by inflating more or less. The top layer is thick and durable, you'll be able to feel the dimples you can see in the image while laying on the mattress even without inflating it all the way. Support is impressive for an air mattress, partially because of those dimples. The second night I used this mattress I added a pillow under my knees to help align my back better and that helped too. Make sure you have a supportive pillow to go along with it.
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The mattress is firm overall but feels softer on the surface once you use it. Has solved some back issues for me. Wii run a bit warm also.
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Yes, I currently own a tempurpedic $2500+ king size memory foam mattress at my primary residence that I've owned since 2010. I purchased a king size sleep innovations 12" suretemp memory foam mattress about 2 months ago for my vacation home. I've switched back and forth between mattresses about 6 times. The sleep innovations mattress is considerably more comfortable than the tempurpedic, and I get a much better night's sleep on it. There's absolutely no comparison.
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It is pretty firm. I was surprised, but it does give some, so is comfortable.
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I don't have the density but I can tell you this mattress is slightly firmer than the Tempur models. Very good to sleep on though.
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Its firmer. Really comfortable though. I could see it being to firm for alot of people.
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I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking 2 of them. THAT would make it softer, if height isn't an issue. And I *think* maybe the same company has a thicker one? Not sure.) I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking... » Read More I would not call it soft. But it is also not "firm" at all. It has some "give" because of the honeycomb. I used it to ride in the van for several hours (getting out a couple of times) and my "sitting bones" were not nearly as stiff. I guess my wheelchair foam cushions are more firm. I was worried about firmness, too, but took a chance and am satisfied. Something softer might also be thicker, which wouldn't do well for the car. And this one is easy to transport, so those are additional considerations. Hope that helps. (I see that someone else mentioned stacking 2 of them. THAT would make it softer, if height isn't an issue. And I *think* maybe the same company has a thicker one? Not sure.) « Show Less
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Gel foam is more firm (less sinky) and supposedly cooler sleeping. I dont think you want this mattress less sinky, because it already does not sink link a tempurpedic. I never noticed any heat build up in the foam, but i have a mattress pad on it. So that is about it, except the obvious answer, which is....$100.00