Cheng Shin also make Maxxis - that is their "high end" line. All of the Maxxis tires I've tried over the years were great MTB and Road. They are pretty expensive though running $50 to $60 each for new ones. But you can find them all over on blowout sales - I just saw Ignitors for $16.00 each at Blue sky bikes - now that is a great deal and Ignitors are my "go to" all around MTB tire. They also have some other Maxxis on sale.
just poke around the Internet and get the good ones on sale.
Blue sky , Jenson and Universal bikes all have great prices and great customer service.

The folks that I know that have tried the CST tires have liked them. I am running a 38mm on my commuter right now and its been great.