What exactly does the word 'quality' mean to you? Light? Strong? Aerodynamic? Durable? Serviceable? What'sthe intended use? Touring wheels, polo wheels and TT wheels all have different priorities and the cyclists using them have different ideas of what nahes a 'quality' wheel depending on the intended usage.

$1,500 is a bit over the top for anyone except cyclists doing serious competition or rich boys trying to show off at the local riding club.