These are the ones I'm choosing between. I'll tell you first off I don't like Alpine, so you don't even have to bother.

I've had lots of sucess with Kenwood, so that is why it is in there.

I love Sony Home products and their speakers, so that is why Sony is in there.

Panasonic have such cool displays, so that is why it is in there.

Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X859
Sony CDX-MP70
Panasonic MXECQ-DFX983

 

Pioneer makes great mp3 decks. Check out www.etronics.com for great buys on the 740 Premier deck. I beleive for only $239 plus shipping. The deck has all kinds of gadgets. Parametric eqs, gain contron, XM ready. Crossovers for your subs and highs. A great deck. The only drawback is the time between mp3 tracks. Too long in my opionion. But at that price. Your getting a super deck!

 

I'd take a Pioneer over the Sony or Panasonic. Don't know about the Kenwood.

 

My brother has the Sony-and he seems to love it. I wouldn't buy it from Crutchfield though, he bought his from this website:
http://www.hookedontronics.com/show_...ls.jsp?cid=625

Only $294 instead of $400. If you go here you can see some pics of it installed in his car.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=239070&page=3

 

I'm not gonna try to recommend any other H/U's. You seem to have your mind made on one of the three. The panasonic is the cheapest out of the three..... but has the highest voltage RCAs!

 

I have that exact same sony deck...mp70..pics on my webpage. It has every single possible option. ID3 tags, selectable eq's..you name it. The tray is sweet too. I get a lot of compliments and am glad that I bought it. The seven selectable colors are great...the keys light up red to match the fbody interiors..and i switch the lcd to light up blue...it looks unreal.

 

I think that just about sealed it for me...hopefully they are still around a year from now...

 

I have the Kenwood 859 and it is a fantastic deck Parametric EQ, sub phase control, level controls, reads CD Text, Crossovers, and satellite radio ready.... I love it!!!

if you already made up your mind.... oh well