What are some brands of high quality head units?

Question

I'm looking for a new head unit and am not sure what I should get. I know I want bluetooth as well as iPod connectivity. I would prefer a full color screen or OEL style display. What brands are there that are very good. I know the obvious ones such as Premier, Alpine, etc. Think outside the box here please.

Answer 1

pioneer

Answer 2

Either go with the Premier or check out Panasonic their color displays are great. Also the new Pioneer Deh-4000 and up come with the ipod wire already on it.

Answer 3

Get an alpine. Everyone i heard is great. I'm getting a Alpine CDA 9884. Replacing my Kenwood. So go with Alpine. The've always been my favorite. But there's not many that you could think outside the box on. Unless your wanting an off brand. Or an really expensive head unit. The best name brands are always the way to go.

Answer 4

For bluetooth and iPod capability I would suggest the Eclipse CD3200.  It is a really nice unit with bluetooth built in.  You just need to get an additional adapter to work with your ipod.  The screen is also pretty nice on it.  

Other good units are Alpine units.  They would be the ones to choose for the best ipod integration.  They also are very nice units.

Other than those and perhaps Pioneer there is not really many "high end" brands out there.  If you are looking for a good head unit at a decent price the choices are going to be between Alpine, Eclipse and Pioneer.

Good Luck!!!

Edit: If you don't care about the price then how about the MacIntosh Labs MX406.  Doesn't have bluetooth or ipod capability but it is pretty sweet.  

Other nicer head unit if price is not an issue:

Eclipse CD7200 mkII

Alpine DVA-9965

Pioneer DEH-P980BT comes with bluetooth