One thing that has not been mentioned in this ever growing thread is, "how we use the instruments in question." I've heard very expensive VST voices that, when played by themselves, sound dismal and cheap. As soon as they are added to a mix, voila! They sound exactly like the real thing.
Lots of expert players perform as soloists but these keyboards were meant mostly for ensemble playing. Anyone who expects to play a Classical tune with a Genos CFX Grand through top of the line speakers and have it sound like an actual Yamaha grand, is only fooling themselves. I won't happen.
So, how do these voices sound in the mix? Pretty darn good I'd say. And yes, I complain about paying $7,000 for substandard pianos, e.pianos, and B3 organs but that's just me. In a band mix or duet with styles, people are blown away by the sounds.