RE: Best overall Glass?
There is a huge difference in asking what the "Best" glass is and what your favorite glass is. I really like my Nikon Monarchs and think they are a great pair of binoculars for the $300 I paid for them but I don't think they are the "Best" by any means.
To get close to the "Best" you need to be ready to spend $2,000+ on your next pair of binoculars.