Since the stock shocks have over 96k I planning to replace all of them and then have the car aligned.

I called to a Honda exclusive parts store and they told I should be better with a $65 KYB OE replacement. The sales representative also told me that the original Honda shocks are also manufactured by KYB.

Is this true? Should I be better with the $65 KYB instead of a $120 Honda originals? Should I expect a any difference between originals and KYB?

Honda Accord 2000 EX - 4Cyl Coupe