I would say its a great woofer for the price, regardless of price kinda leaves it open ended. Hmm knowing how cheap parts from overseas are no I wouldnt pay the price of a 9510 for a HDC, but I would however pay for a 9510 composite cone, with a cf dust cap, because its a very strong woofer and will handle a good amount of abuse, but I have been told the new HDC will also, my old HD3 I had problems with shredding the cone same thing people had problems with the basic 95, cause the paper cone was just the weakest link...This happens when you use MORE then the rated rms and max rating on the sub, I do however look forward to all the new things coming in the future such as AQ amps as well.