I recall hearing that the sdcs were actually assembled in the us. I could be wrong, but I could have sworn I saw dj post that on here a while back.. Either way, the sdcs will hold its own against the dd, as does the hdca vs the 9500s. If money is no issue, then grab the dd, but like with the hdca's,and the 9500's, dont expect it to be noticeably louder.
