Im looking to purchase a headunit in the near future. There are so many brands out there that it is very hard to make a decision. In the past, i've had an alpine cda-9835 and liked it. Some people that I have talked to have recommended other brands like eclipse, pioneer, kenwood, jvc, and etc. I am wondering if there is a difference in sound quality between the brands. Is alpine better then the 3 with the imprint accessory (is it even worth it)?

The units i have looked at include:

-alpine cda-9887
-pioneer deh-6200bt
-kenwood kdc-bt945U

The features i am looking for are:

-CD/mp3 player
-bluetooth for audio streaming and handsfree
-something that will last me awhile and will go well with upgrades (plan on getting new speakers with components and a 10" sub in the future)
-something around $250 or less

your advice is greatly appreciated

thank you!

 

I love my 9887 which is Imprinted, but you'll need to buy an add-on module for Bluetooth.

See my signature, or these links for more. https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=733733
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=733043

I'm afraid I have no experience of the other HUs listed.