Alpine? Kenwood? Panasonic?

[fondoo]

I had a Pioneer headunit, but it was stolen recently. I've installed the factory headunit, using a cassette tape adapter and the sound quality is horrible. no bass.

so I've decided to get a new headunit.

I cant decide which brand to go for.

Alphine CDA-9847

Kenwood KDC-MP5028

Panasonic MXE-CQ-C5401U

What do you recommend? I need something with alotta bass.. probably MOSFET.

[MisterSinister]

I'm looking into the same thing...
Crutchfield has the Kenwood with the Ipod adapter thingey (highly technical term) to connect the Ipod to the head unit, as well as XM connection. I think the Kenwood Ipod adapter got the best reviews on Crutchfield site. Probably your best bet.

\\mostly just a lil bump cause I'm curious as well...

[jdg]

Have you looked into the Clarion VRX755VD? I'm thinking about purchasing that vs. the three you mentioned -- it seems to have the best control interface and still has AV inputs so you can connect a navigation system, game system, etc. You can get both the adapter and the HU for less than $1k if you look hard enough. ;)