Help with HU selection

[weinstro]

Hi,

I've searched, but didn't find anything spot-on. Anyway, I'm looking at the following head units:

• Alpine CDE-HD137BT

• Kenwood KDC-BT752HD

Both are same price at Crutchfield, $199. Resistance to purchase starts to increase sharply beyond this price point.

Desired features:
- High quality Blue Tooth
- Excellent ergonomics and ease of use (I'm not the only driver in this household)
- Excellent integration with iPhone and other media. I'd really prefer a mechless unit, but can't seem to find one with the appropriate features and price
- High reliability
- I value sound quality over features
- Min 6 rca outputs
- HD radio

Any recommendations? Should I be considering something else?

FWIW, I also like the concept on the Clarion FZ502, but it's lacking on some of the features above, and most reviews seem to pan the one knob does everything control. At least on the FZ501.

Thanks,

Rob

[schmiddr2]

Trying them in a store might help. But I would check out one of these,

Kenwood KDC-X796 CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo w/ Bluetooth and HD Radio
Pioneer DEH-P9400BH In-Dash Car Stereo w/ Bluetooth and HD Radio

[djbreal87]

Clarion CZ702 would be a good option, just a tiny bit more than 199 (about 219$) on crutchfield

[Chaos]

Check out the JVC units. Better price-to-feature ratio, and decent ergonomics.