Choosing binoculars can be a difficult task. Most buy their first pair not knowing what they are looking for or really need. Your best bet to choose the right binoculars is to visit online forums that are related to the intended use of the binoculars.

Bird watching and astronomy have some great online forums and spending even just 10-15 minutes there will be well worth it;

Birding Binoculars Forum - Birdforum.net

Astronomy Binoculars Forum - Cloudy Nights Telescope Reviews: Binoculars

There are also many threads in general binoculars forums related to hunting and sports viewing.

It’s not just the dollar value of the binoculars that is involved, people usually spend less than $100 for their first pair. However making the right choice of binoculars could be the difference between developing a life long interest you love and enjoy or an unexpected disappointment that results you moving on to something else.