Dirk, one of the things you're going to run into by considering "mass market" products for DC is that there seems to be "less engineering" and more "price point". Specifications are often suspect and many mass marketers do not provide fan curves. I make this statement without reference to any particular vendor, too. Proper dust collection requires engineering. Yes, that costs more money. And again I mention that for a one person shop where it's only "you", your choice is merely personal. If you have employees, then the bar is higher on safety for both regulatory and insurance purposes.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...