ALthough I agree that they are technically worse, I have found them somewhat comparable and cheap. I have also used KYBs in other cars and found them to be decent although not stellar.
IMHO, if you want to keep your car as a daily driver, without modifications and want the damper quality to match the age of your rapidly aging car, KYB's should be adequate and cost effective.
However, there are certainly better and more expensive options.
