I read a lot of reviews for this model and its predecessor the 3i. I decided to shell out the extra for the massage feature and the charging ports, but if thats not your thing, the 3i is cheaper and Im sure just as good. This was our first adjustable bed frame, paired with a new Tempurpedic hybrid medium mattress. Heres my take:
Delivery and setup: came on a pallet and delivered to our front door. Its pretty heavy, but manageable. My 24 year old son and husband got it in and in the bedroom without too much trouble. Would be very difficult for one man unless youre a weightlifter. When you open it up, it seems very intimidating but its misleading. We basically screwed the legs on, uncoiled the electric cord, and turned it over. Then you snip off the rest of the ties underneath (which protect the electric components.) I was surprised at the ease.
Mattress height: We figured that wed use all the leg height, since there was no box spring and the cats hide from the dogs under the bed. Mistake. When we put the mattress on, we realized it was pretty high (my husband commented that with the adjustable base it reminded him of a hospital bed). Well have to take the mattress off I think to shorted the legs by taking off the 2 and 3 extenders. We were too tired by that time.
Features. LOVE. OMG, LOVE. Didnt think Id really enjoy the massage feature, but its pretty strong, and adjustable. You can adjust both the head volume (for lack of a better word) and the feet. Different types of massage as well, which I didnt expect. The remote worked perfectly from the start. The raising and lowering of both head and feet are silent and smooth. Tried the snore setting on our first night for my husband. It didnt totally stop the snoring, but it wasnt as loud at all so I think it helps. Ive never liked to read or watch TV in bed because it just wasnt comfortable, but that will change now (although Im not going to let my bedroom become another TV room, I dont think its good for your sleep).
What else? Still getting used to the new mattress, but I am really liking it. Works well with the adjustable base. Ill update this review if anything goes horribly wrong, but right now, Im very pleased!!!
Lived up to my expectations, and then some.
I read a lot of reviews for this model and its predecessor the 3i. I decided to shell out the extra for the massage feature and the charging ports, but if thats not your thing, the 3i is cheaper and Im sure just as good. This was our first adjustable bed frame, paired with a new Tempurpedic hybrid medium mattress. Heres my take: Delivery and setup: came on a pallet and delivered to our front door. Its pretty heavy, but manageable. My 24 year old son and husband got it in and in the bedroom without too much trouble. Would be very difficult for one man unless youre a weightlifter. When you open it up, it seems very intimidating but its misleading. We basically screwed the legs on, uncoiled the electric cord, and turned it over. Then you snip off the rest of the ties underneath (which protect the electric components.) I was surprised at the ease. Mattress height: We figured that wed use all the leg height, since there was no box spring and the cats hide from the dogs under the bed. Mistake. When we put the mattress on, we realized it was pretty high (my husband commented that with the adjustable base it reminded him of a hospital bed). Well have to take the mattress off I think to shorted the legs by taking off the 2 and 3 extenders. We were too tired by that time. Features. LOVE. OMG, LOVE. Didnt think Id really enjoy the massage feature, but its pretty strong, and adjustable. You can adjust both the head volume (for lack of a better word) and the feet. Different types of massage as well, which I didnt expect. The remote worked perfectly from the start. The raising and lowering of both head and feet are silent and smooth. Tried the snore setting on our first night for my husband. It didnt totally stop the snoring, but it wasnt as loud at all so I think it helps. Ive never liked to read or watch TV in bed because it just wasnt comfortable, but that will change now (although Im not going to let my bedroom become another TV room, I dont think its good for your sleep). What else? Still getting used to the new mattress, but I am really liking it. Works well with the adjustable base. Ill update this review if anything goes horribly wrong, but right now, Im very pleased!!!