Had 10x42s pretty much since they came out. They're not swaro but they're not shit either. Low light isn't great and edge to edge isn't perfect. They are good binos for the money though and they definitely shoot above their price point. I've found LOTS of animals with them on a tripod.
I have a pair of 10x42’s that I keep in the truck. They aren’t high end swaro’s or ZEISS, but they are better than a lot of other glass that come in at twice the price. You get a lot for what you pay for with the C’s.
Great image, up there with the big money class. Some guys have a few gripes here and there but I’m totally happy with mine. I see zero reason to upgrade because they’re so good. I highly doubt I’d actually find more critters with $1000+ class. I find lots.