I’ve had two pairs of Nikon Monarch 7 for several years, one was 10x42 and one was 10x30. They are both much better than what most people typically carry based on my experiences at Yellowstone. The 42s are better in low light conditions. They are in the $300-400 range if you get a good price.
I just recently bought Tract 12.5x50 for hunting. I think they are much brighter and even more clear than the Nikons. They sell direct to cut out the middle man. People have said that cuts out about half of the cost. I’m not sure how to compare to $3000 binoculars, but at $750 or so, they are probably not quite as good. They also make lower powered ones.
They are available on Amazon. I highly recommend Tract based on what I’ve heard and using them for a month. They have a no registration lifetime guarantee.