Good head unit/car stereo brands?

[Justin]

So I currently have an Alpine CDE-102. However, it recently died, its only been a year and a half and I already need to replace it. I love Alpine products, their quality has never disappointed me until now. I would like to replace the stereo and was curious about other brands. I'm not too keen on Kenwood's single DIN stereos but I don't know about their Double DINs. I have also never had experience with JVC or Pioneer. I'm trying to stay under $200 and I'm looking on getting a Double DIN this time around but I don't need to. I'm thinking about these:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWR500/JVC-KW-R500.html?tp=5684#customer-reviews-tab

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500W235BT/Alpine-CDE-W235BT.html?tp=5684

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE123/Alpine-CDE-123.html?tp=5684

Any Other suggestions? I need compatibility with an iPod, preferably usb. I don't want xm or any of that but Bluetooth is okay. Thanks

 

[Logan]

I got a nice Kenwood head unit for $175, but thats because i got the on that you can control with the steering wheel. the regualr one was about $125-$150. hope this helps.