Our products are available exclusively at Sleep Number stores. Our products are available exclusively at Sleep Number stores. What’s the difference between a $1,000 Sleep Number adjustable air mattress and one that costs three times that? Not much according to Consumer Reports’ latest mattress tests. The Sleep Number c2 Bed matched the Sleep Number i8 bed Pillowtop, $3,000, in our tests for back and side support. Even better, we bought the Sleep Number c2 Bed on sale for $700. Here are the details plus news on other new mattresses in our tests. For our body-support tests we graph the spine’s natural curve on a range of test subjects. Then we evaluate back support by recording how thoroughly a mattress maintains that curve. For side support, we check whether the mattress keeps the spine relatively horizontal when a test subject lies on her side. The best mattresses have a good score or better for both. In our tests, across various firmness settings, the Sleep Number c2 Bed and the more expensive Sleep Number i8 bed Pillowtop both delivered impressive side support and even better back support.
And the c2 Bed was more stable, which means less annoying to your mate when you change sleep positions. When we took a closer look at the two mattresses we discovered that both were comprised of the same pair of identical air bladders—one for each side, so each partner can customize firmness. But with the Sleep Number c2 Bed, the foam layer on top was significantly thinner than the one you get with the i8 bed. While this difference wouldn’t show up in our body-support tests, you might notice a difference in overall comfort. That’s another reason to try out mattresses in the store before buying, as we routinely advise. Among adjustable air beds, we also tested the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Choice Supreme, at $3,200 the most expensive of the trio in our tests. Although it was impressive for back support, the Tempur-Pedic was an also-ran behind the two recommended Sleep Numbers. But another Tempur-Pedic, the $1,200 Tempur-Pedic Tempur Simplicity, was among our top picks in foam mattresses.
Once a mattress starts showing its age and is lumpy or sagging, we suggest replacing it even if it’s newer than the 10 years normally recommended. Before shopping, check our buying guide for mattresses and look at our mattress Ratings of 25 innerspring, foam, and adjustable air mattresses priced as low as $515. We also have reader recommendations for mattress retailers and brands. —Ed Perratore (@EdPerratore on Twitter) View and compare all Mattresses ratings., ( or call (410) 823-3664. Only at Sleep Number®.Baltimore, (410) 931-9700 Store DetailsGet DirectionsOwings Mills, (443) 641-0140 Store DetailsGet DirectionsBel Air, (443) 356-4402 Store DetailsGet Directions A "sleep number" store in Miamisburg, Ohio. Select Comfort is a U.S.-based manufacturer that manufactures the Sleep Number and Comfortaire beds as well as foundations and bedding accessories. The company is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. In addition to its Minnesota headquarters, Select Comfort has manufacturing and distribution facilities in South Carolina and Utah.
As of 2015, the company employed 3,098 people across the United States. In 1980, the category of adjustable air-supported sleep systems was invented by a private company, Comfortaire Corporation, of South Carolina [3] Bob Walker left Comfortaire and formed a new company in 1987 called Select Comfort.[4] Select Comfort acquired Comfortaire in 2013. The company's TV commercials used to feature actress Lindsay Wagner.[6] Other endorsers include conservative radio talk show hosts Glenn Beck, Paul Harvey and Laura Ingraham; Rush Limbaugh also previously advertised the product, but the company pulled its advertising in the wake of the Rush Limbaugh–Sandra Fluke controversy. Select Comfort was founded in 1987 by Robert "Bob" Walker and his wife JoAnn Walker. As of December 2011, Select Comfort holds 23 issued or pending U.S. patents and 40 issued or pending foreign patents for its products.[2] Select Comfort products are sold through 477 company-owned stores located across the United States;
The current CEO is Shelly Ibach. The company's signature product is the Sleep Number bed, an adjustable air mattress. The "sleep number" is a setting that adjusts the firmness of the mattress, adjusted by air pressure, with higher numbers (up to 100) denoting higher pressure and more firmness. In addition, each side of full size and larger beds has its own chamber to allow for separate adjustment. There are different models of Sleep Number beds with various features, and Select Comfort has introduced a memory foam version of the Sleep Number mattress as well. Change your idea of comfort Comfort is not one-size-fits-all. Using your smartphone, the it™ bed allows you to change your side's firmness or softness as often as you'd like. Smarter than the average bed With SleepIQ® technology on the inside, it tracks how well you sleep, night after night. smarter, you sleep better. SleepIQ® 8 hours of restful sleep last SleepIQ® Your SleepIQ® score was 85 last night — you sleep better
after a longer workout. The it™ bed even talks to your Connect to your smart devices and apps for insights that will help you get the best sleep ever. Discover the best time to work out, your ideal room temperature and more. ™ The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CEA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test item to which the award was given. Fast Company is a registered trademark of Mansueto Ventures LLC.347 salaries (for 98 job titles) Job Title Sleep Number by Select Comfort Salary Location Store Manager $42,505 United States Sleep Professional - Hourly $11.10/hr United States Sleep Expert $36,931 United States Sales Professional - Hourly $11.03/hr United States Sales Associate - Hourly $9.84/hr United States Sales Manager $40,578 United States Sleep Expert - Hourly $11.83/hr United States Sales Professional $32,618 United States Sales Representative $33,585 United States Sleep Professional $30,799 United States Customer Service Representative - Hourly $14.69/hr United
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