looking for new head unit to replace pyle

I am looking at a tight budget to replace my PYLE (o crap) with something better and found this Clarion VB475, it is about $242.99,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,is this worth it and is it better than the PYLE???

• MP3/WMA Compatible
• DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW Ready
• 18 FM/12 AM Presets
• 24-Bit D/A converter
• 6 ch / 2V RCA Output with Subwoofer Volume Control
• 45 W 4 Built-in Amplifier
• 2 Composite Video Outputs
• 2 ch RCA Auxiliary Input
• Remote Control Included
• Detachable Control Panel

or would I be better off with this Alpine CDA9886 for $244.99

 (the drawback for me is that it does not do DVD and I kinda need it for the headrest monitors for the kids)

Don't know what happened to the Alpine info but it is a CDA9886

I am in the market for a new head unit (on a budget) and I know that Kenwood  used to be pretty good stuff, what do you all think of them now, are they still quality units?

would Kenwood be alot better than PYLE?

would Kenwood compare to Alpine or Clarion?

How about

JVC

Jensen

Panisonic

did they sell out also or are they still about the same as Kenwood?

Any head unit on your list will be better than Pyle.  Well, except maybe Jensen.  Jensen (and all the other Audiovox brands) belong at the flea-market.

The top head unit brand names available in the US today are Eclipse and Alpine.  Clarion and some higher-end Pioneers, higher-end Blaupunkt and maybe Kenwood Excelon would be the next tier down IMO.  JVC is crap.  Panasonic used to be OK but not so much any more.  Followed by everything else.  IMO of course.

Help me decide on what to get (best bang for the buck) here are what I have narrowed it down to, I have at most $300 to spend, but would like to get the best deal in these price ranges, I like the Jensen because of what it has, but DYohn said it is swap meet crap, so my second choice is either the Blaupunkt and  the Clarion.

Please give input or review and let me know what you all think.

Clarion - VB475  -  $299  (DVD reciever no screen)

Clarion - MAX385VD  -  $359 (2 din DVD receiver with screen)

Alpine - CDA9884  -  $189 (cd)

Alpine - CDA9886  -  $265 (cd)

Kenwood - KDV412  -  $339 ( dvd reciever no screen)

Kenwood - KDC-MP638U  -  $144  (cd)

Blaupunkt - Long Beach DVD35  -  $249 ( dvd receiver no screen)

Jensen - VM8012  -  $197 (dvd reciever with 2.5" screen)