Dear Snoopdan, I am happy to hear that you showed some interest in our products. But it is really hard to pass judgement on a product based on looks.
First of all these baskets are OEM, but that is also what is the only thing that it shares.
The Motor isn't the same as an APXX and if you took a closer peak you would see that as well. Spiders, tinsels, voice coils, cones, t-yokes, magnet material etc are not the same.
The XC is also using an OEM basket, but as above the rest is designed by us. VC are US, and the subs are made in Europe, just like real Gucci and real Louis Vuitton is.
Soon you will be able to see these subs in the US as well, so I hope you take your time to study them, maybe you can spot the difference.