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Hello Bedbuyer People,
Firstly, I have to congratulate you on your fabulous website … I have found it so helpful in my quest to find our next ‘perfect’ bed. At this I have done lots of online research and this morning we actively went out bed testing. I now need some expert advice. I was hoping to purchase a Queen size mattress and a base that provided some storage. I was initially interested in a gas-lift base but I am now not sure it would provide the best stability for a good mattress – your opinion please.
From my bed testing adventures this morning I really quite liked the King Koil and the Madison, Times Square but now I have lots of questions. How do they compare to both the Silent Night Onyx and the Sherman? If I did stretch my budget and go for the Onyx does that mean I would also need to purchase new ‘deep’ sheets ? The closet Beds and Dream store is about a 2 hour drive away so it will not be easy to ‘test-drive the Onyx. Also, I was hopping not to go too far over the $2000 for a mattress. Have you reviewed any mattresses from Makin Mattresses or OMF? Sorry for the question overload but the more I learn about mattresses the better purchase I am likely to make.
Thank you in advance.
Lyndal
Hi Lyndal,
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate that!
Firstly with the bed base, a good gas lift base should be stable but it really depends on the individual product. There are also some nice bed bases with drawers (e.g. Braga Base) that offer good storage and good stability.
We have had quite a few customer issues with King Koil mattresses over the years in terms of sagging so that’s worth noting. We found the Madison Times Square (from Snooze) a nice one (our review is here) but we have found better options in that price range.
In answer to you question, we rated the Silent Night Onyx Mattress better than all King Koil mattresses and Madison mattresses. The Onyx has a very good spring system and high quality comfort layers. You may need to buy deep sheets (e.g. Home Republic sheets) but some standard sheets will still fit.
We have tested many mattresses from Makin Mattresses and OMF. You can find their pages in our retail store list in our main menu – linked here.
If you’re after a Queen size mattress for around $2000, the Silent Night Onyx would be your best bet if you can stretch the budget a little. Otherwise, let us know your location and we can narrow down some more options for you.
Keep us posted!
The Bedbuyer team
Sincere thanks for your prompt and informative reply. It looks like the Silent Night Onyx is still the bed to purse.
Our pleasure Lyndal! Yes, the Silent Night Onyx Mattress is very nice.
Let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
HI Bedbuyers,
Two questions to help me clarify what to buy as it is so confusing.
I have a Choice account. They rate the Sleeping duck as 77% over EVA at 71%. One has gel foam (the Eva) the other not. So confusing. How do you think that score goes in reality? (I bought a bbq based on Choice and it was not all it was cracked up to be so I am so so on their score). I see you are recommending the Sleep Republic Mattress. It looks great and I am close to going with that one.
I am mostly a side sleeper. I get hot at night in summer from time to time. I am a 100Kgs.
If my budget is $1500 what you get. Does not need to be an in the box model.
Many thank for the help.
Peter
Hi Peter,
We totally understand it can be confusing, so happy to help!
Choice test mattresses in a different way to us. Much of their testing is based on durability (using machines that simulate wear and tear) which is certainly important and worth taking on board. It is worth noting though that Choice have tested 42 mattresses, whereas our review team at Bedbuyer has tested over 1500.
Perhaps where we can help is through recommendations based on the testing of mattresses in ‘real-life’. This allows us to give advice based on practical elements (e.g. comfort, support, partner disturbance) in context of the market.
With all things considered, we did rate the Sleep Republic Mattress better than the Sleeping Duck and Eva, but we must also consider your individual situation. We feel that the Sleep Republic Mattress would be a sensible first option for you. It has a very nice ‘medium-firm’ feel, and has very good ventilation.
If you let us know your location (state/suburb) happy to recommend some retail store options too.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
Thank you for such a speedy reply. Excellent service!
I am in Freshwater NSW. As I mentioned I am a side (pillows between the knees) sleeper. The funny thing for me is I don’t know if I like hard or soft after all these years. I am a 100kg’s 178cm and was looking for a king. I do toss and turn a bit at night from side to back to the side.
For me, I could go higher than 1500 but would need to be convinced of the sleep benefits to do so. Pre the pandemic I traveled a lot. Cannot say I found a bed I hated for firmness or softness. Only if they sagged. I have tried a sleep number but only for a few nights. I did find I went for softer numbers.
any advice welcome.
Our pleasure Peter!
If you’re looking for a king size mattress for around (under) $1500, the Sleep Republic Mattress ($1299) is pretty hard to beat.
One option worth trying out in-store is the Englander Boston at Beds n Dreams ($1389 plus delivery, mention Bedbuyer in-store to claim this special price). In comes in a firm, medium, and plush option. Your closest store is:
Beds n Dreams
Unit 3, 1 Niangala Close
Belrose NSW 2085
02 9450 2836
Hope that helps but please let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Dear bedbuyer advisors. We have a new (1 year ago) AH Beard Chiro Delux Plush which has begun to cause lower back problems and some neck issues to the point where we now want to replace it. It doesnt feel too soft but is clearly unsupportive ..or something thats causing us aches and pains that we didnt have before. Sleeping Duck reviews are good but I notice that it seems to be of the same construction ie springs, covered by foam and then some level of topper. What advice can you give us. We are both middle aged around 85kg side sleepers. Thanks in advance.
Hi George,
Sorry to hear that your current mattress may have lost its support.
Most spring mattresses (like your A.H. BEARD mattress) will have a spring system that is covered with a variety of foams (for comfort). The type, quality, and durability of these components varies greatly and we have found that King Koil (by A.H. BEARD) mattresses often do sag over time. We discuss this further in our assessment of the major mattress brands – article linked here.
With that in mind, the Sleeping Duck Mattress would be a sensible option for you. I would recommend ordering the ‘medium’ feel first and you can go from there. If you aren’t satisfied with the firmness, you can request firmness adjustments until you are happy. Our full review (includes video review) is linked here. You can claim free shipping on this link here.
Hope that gives you some direction but please let us know if you would like to discuss further.
The Bedbuyer team
Thanks for replying but to clarify my bed isnt sagging…and its relatively new. It has been uncomfortable from the beginning. Also my main point is unanswered…isnt the Sleeping Duck also a spring matress with foam and topper? So whats the diferrence to what I already have?
Hi George,
As we mentioned, almost all spring mattresses will have a similar construction (spring system with foam layers) but these components can vary greatly between products. The foams used in the Sleeping Duck are much different to those used in your A.H.BEARD mattress. You can read more about the foam design and construction on the Sleeping Duck website linked here. Plus you have the unique option to ‘customise’ the Sleeping Duck Mattress to suit your firmness needs.
Hope that helps but would love to hear what you decide on.
The Bedbuyer team