I run the Dueler right now. They are a good ride in terms of comfort and noise, but they seem to be wear rather quick, probably due to my hasty driving style or the crappy roads we have in here. I didn't buy them according to reviews, it was just that the Dueler 285 size was the only decent priced one (Michelin/Pirelli/etc had some strange high prices around here) and I ended up with Bridgestone. So far I am pleased with them and I would probably buy again.

I was in the same boat, choosing between a fancy brand and the General/Nakang/etc range. Since I was going to use the tires for a longer period of time, I decided to go for the brand ones. If I was to use them for a season only, or something like that, I would definitively have gone for the cheap ones.