KYB also stands for "Keep you bouncing".
I had KYBs on the front of my Wagon (came that way), and I was never satisfied with the front end handling. It was an all new front end (completely replaced with MB parts (except for the shocks, of course), and perfectly aligned), but I just didn't like it. Finally decided to try Bilstein comforts, and it all came together, they felt great, and the front end feels just like I want it too now.
Bilstein comfort shocks for 49.00$ each, just a few more dollars than the KYB. I'd rather save up the few extra pennies, and get the right shock, you won't regret it, and in 60,000 miles when they are still working great, you'll appreciate not having to change them again like you will with KYBs.
I'm not a strict "OEM ONLY" kind of guy, but this is one of the cases where it really doesn't cost much extra to go with the right shock off the bat, and it really makes a difference in how the car feels.
peace,
sam