Mitch,
If you log onto "birdwatchersdigest.com" you'll find about all the useful information you'll need to make an educated decision. About the only thing missing is bias based on limited experience.
As I have found throughout life if youo want good stuff then be prepared to pay for it. The thing about binocular is they are a lifetime investment so keep that in mind. The cost of quality averaged over 20 or 30 years is very minimal.