Help me in selecting new Head Unit

[Colin - STAPUFT]

I will post up links for the 3 I have my eyes on. Budget is a concern here, so please don't suggest some crazy $$$ unit. I want one with USB, an AUX input, plays MP3 CDs, has high output RCAs, a unit that plays CLEAN- I could give a crap about Bluetooth. The unit has to be a single DIN. Other than that- I really just want something that sends a good clean signal through the RCAs to the amps.

The Pioneer b/c I have always had Pioneers or Pioneer Premiers. And I mean ALWAYS. I'm not a huge fan of the newer interface though...

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P4200UB/Pioneer-DEH-P4200UB.html?c=3&tp=5684&avf=N

The JVC because I hear great things about their high output RCAs and that they don't clip.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Yw3feB3Fm0R/s_105KDA615/JVC-Arsenal-KD-A615.html?c=3&tp=5684&avf=N

The KENWOOD because I really like this KENWOOD. As in a whole lot. This will probably be the one I go with unless you guys and $$ help me change my mind.

http://www.crutchfield.com/s_113KDCX794/Kenwood-Excelon-KDC-X794.html?c=3&tp=5684&avf=N

So... thoughts, opinions, experiences?? Thanks Guys!

[YoungBuck]

I'd go with the Pioneer.

[LT.Smoke]

I would go with Kenwood... I have owned a few of them and never had ANY problems with any of them... Not saying anything bad about JVC or Pioneer but im partial to Kenwood HU's because they have always treated me well

[FYI-Future-Star]

I would go with Kenwood like stated above I've never had a problem with them never ran jvc though

[Colin - STAPUFT]

Yeah, I am still leaning towards the KENWOOD. IMO, it looks better on top of being better. I like that the usb and aux are in the back- makes the front cleaner and gives me options to put those inputs somewhere custom. It has time alignment too, whut?!?! hehe

Probally be doing the buying this evening. Gonna' be my birthday present.

[FreekDesignz]

Sonicelectronx.com is a bit better on pricing

[LT.Smoke]

Yeah, I am still leaning towards the KENWOOD. IMO, it looks better on top of being better. I like that the usb and aux are in the back- makes the front cleaner and gives me options to put those inputs somewhere custom. It has time alignment too, whut?!?! hehe

Probally be doing the buying this evening. Gonna' be my birthday present.

Well if today is your birthday then Happy Bday

If it has passed already then happy belated bday

If it hasnt come then happy early bday

[n8ball2013]

I dont like usb in the front. I hate the way it screws up the face. i've never been a fan of pioneer or JVC. Id take an alpine first but a kenwood shortly after.

I have alpine in one and kenwood in the other.

[davewms9605]

What about Sony? I have a CDX-GT740UI and that thing is beatiful! It has 3 sets of 4volt pre-outs, sub-level control, flip down face which the face actually looks sexy!, has a nice crossover, u can change the display from red to blue or to green, it has a front usb and aux but it doesnt take away the sexiness of it! IMO, I think overall its a nice deck which isnt expensive at all!!!!

[Colin - STAPUFT]

I have been thinking about ALPINE, and I will check out that SONY. I have purchased from sonicelectronics.com before, it is just I have a gift card to Crutchfield so- that is why. I am a fan of Crutchfield on some things- I dunno.

Thanks on the bday wishes. My birthday is the 27th.

My wife just gave birth to our 1st child on the 18th- my son, John Corban. ...that is all I really wanted for my birthday- and I got it.

My wife makes damn pretty babies!