While the idea of a pillow being used for dual purposes, one side for back sleepers and one for side sleepers, is good I didn't find the pillow very comfortable. I just could get comfortable and woke up with a neck ache. I actually went back to my old pillow.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a natural stomach sleeper who also sleeps on my side. As a shorter, average weighted woman, I lean more towards softer, thin pillows that I can shape and bunch under my head and neck for support when needed. Because of this, although I can appreciate a memory foam surface, I generally find them to be too firm and unyielding in comparison to what I am used to. My first impression of the pillow was that is wasn't as heavy as other memory foam pillows I have reviewed in the past. As mentioned earlier, I didn't even really notice the arched side as it is very subtle. I also appreciated right away the softness of the foam as it gave very easy under my grasp when I picked it up to move it. I did expect to fall asleep with it and wake sometime in the night to push it out of the way, but surprisingly, I slept through each night with it quite well. It reminded me more of a shredded memory foam, soft contouring feel- a filling I do really like to sleep on. Back Sleepers. I nap regularly on my back and tried the Symphony out first on the arched side before flipping to the flatter side. It is thin enough both ways to provide a nice cradle for the head in this position, and it gave well under the top of my shoulders and neck that I had resting against it. I didn't notice much of a difference between the sides, probably because it is a pretty yielding foam. I don't know if I would enjoy this for an entire night's sleep, simply because I did notice that I was a bit inclined overall. This could cause some neck strain in the long run for a woman of my size and stature. It was comfortable for a short nap, however! Stomach Sleepers. This was a complete no go for me. Although soft, it is much too high to get comfortable for any amount of time, and I could feel the strain between my shoulders and lower back within minutes of trying to lay my head over it. I could move upwards to rest my shoulders upon it which helped alleviate the back stress, but that is not a position that is comfortable to me personally. I could see this being an option for broad-shouldered and heavier bodies than myself. Side Sleepers. This is a great pillow for side sleepers, and I was very pleasantly surprised to wake morning after morning having rested well on my side. As mentioned, it was extremely responsive to my weight, and I could press my shoulder into the pillow and have it shape itself around me without causing pressure. For a more solidly formed pillow, it provided excellent pressure reduction, and I never felt at any time the pillow was pressing against my ear (and I sleep with earrings on), jaw, throat, or skull. It held my head at a level that did not cause stress to my neck, shoulders, or back, and if I wanted to place my arms under my pillow, it conformed nicely around it and could not be felt through the pillow nor did it elevate my head at all. I also did not experience any heat retention. Conclusion The Tempur-Symphony Pillow is by far my favorite solid memory foam side sleeping choice up to this point. If you are not a fan of a more solid pillow but do like the contouring memory foam can provide for you, this is an excellent pillow choice to consider. It is a lighter weight pillow, and it truly provides an instant sink to the weight you place upon it, which memory foams are typically known for. As a back or stomach choice, it may be reasonable to many people, but for an average weight, shorter men, I feel I did not have the shoulder width or the weight to make it a true comfort choice for a full night's sleep. As expected of a TempurPedic product, it is of very high quality and is expected to last at least as long as the generous 5-year warranty.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have tried so many pillows and so glad we finally found the perfect one. No more neck aches and it doesn't get hot. It gives perfect support for both side and back sleeping, like my husband and I.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had neck and back issues and since buying you topper and pillow they've gone away. Extremely easy to order the pillow