There are some good quality optics out there in that price range.
While I agree that Swarovski makes a great set of binos. I doubt I will ever buy another set at the nearly 2 k price tags. The difference in a $600 Hd Leupold and a 2k Swarovski is marginal and probably only going to serve a true bird watcher well.
The Clarity on the Mckinley's is superb and backed by Leupolds excellent warrany and customer service. I have some cheaper Binos that are darn close to the Mckinley's but for most big game applications the advantages are mainly in eye strain for extreame periods of glassing,