Keep your bow choices to quality manufacturers: Martin, Parker, Hoyt, Darton, Kodiak, BowTech.
Gee , I'll add Mathews to that list also!

Dont count out Mathews by what you read or hear from folks. They are definately quality bows and their no more expensive then all the other "quality mfg's" listed. They all have their higher priced bows and they all have (including Mathews) less expensive bows.
Dont make a purchase at the first proshop you visit. Shoot as many as you can!