I disagree with ya here Mr. Cat... The saws in the "homeomner" line of saws by Husqvarna and Stihl are designed with the non-pro sawyer in mind. They realize that no everyone is a saw nerd and needs a pro saw with all the bells and whistles to trim their aunt Betty's apple tree.
Therefore the saws are made with less features, and at minimal cost. Quality compared to the pro lineup isn't "compromised", but done in a more economical way. The cats that buy "homeowner" grade saws expect exactly what the are getting from the saw. If they ever by chance run a "pro-level" saw... they will immediately see the difference between the 2.
Not necessarily a "quality" issue... but more like a longevity, and ease of long term maintenance issue. Most of the homeowner saws are purchased by cats that will use them once maybe twice a year, or maybve more for firewood cuttin'. There are some tree services and other types that will buy these saws and quickly realize that they usually need the pro saws due toease of maintenance for longevity... i.e P&C kits, non-clamshell types, metal chain covers, etc.
The Stihl Husqvarna homeowner saws are not "cheap quality" IMO... but are of "good quality" to support the market they are targeted at.
Gary