For what it's worth, I have a pair of Mackie HR824 MK2 studio monitors that were made in China and they perform very very well so far. How long they will last is yet to be determined however, but I did get a lifetime extended warranty when I purchased them, which I usually don't do I might add, but I made an exception in this case.

I think the Chinese have come a long way in producing quality made products and hopefully things will keep getting better and better on into the future. Remember products coming out of Japan in the 60's and 70's? Junk to say the least. Today Japan is known for their quality made products - except those from Toyota. lol

All the best,
Mike