320 bucks for a new head unit

If you want good pure sound, eclipse is the way to go.  If you look at the specs of most Eclipse head units the wattage ratings are lower (40x4).  That 's because they produce a better signal than other brands so they don't need to have the high wattage internal amp.  The only draw back is that they don't make detachable face units.  But to compensate for that, their head units use a security (Eclipse Secuirty Network) feature that is unique to the owner.  Basically, when you connect it and use it for the first time you'll have to to choose a code and a pass key (usually a cd from you collection).  So if you set that up and then it gets stolen,  the person who stole it can't use it because they'll need the code and the cd to unlock it. 

Duane...

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If you want good pure sound, eclipse is the way to go.  If you look at the specs of most Eclipse head units the wattage ratings are lower (40x4).  That 's because they produce a better signal than other brands so they don't need to have the high wattage internal amp.  The only draw back is that they don't make detachable face units.  But to compensate for that, their head units use a security (Eclipse Secuirty Network) feature that is unique to the owner.  Basically, when you connect it and use it for the first time you'll have to to choose a code and a pass key (usually a cd from you collection).  So if you set that up and then it gets stolen,  the person who stole it can't use it because they'll need the code and the cd to unlock it. 

Duane...

If you think you're confused, imagine how you feel.   

• Ok, i know eclipse is good but what good is the pass key and code when you dont have the unit anymore???? Is the theif gonna give it back and say gee I dont have the pass key so here you go.

i dont mean to sound sarcastic but i would not want a hu that didnt have a detachable face.  i have had way too many stolen.  I suggest you have a top of the line security system if you have an eclipse.

Well I'll defintally look into eclipse.

But have any of you had experience with the newer panasonic's, you know the silver ones with a blue screen.  I've been looking into CQ-DFX983U. I really like that style, and it has mp3/wma capibilities.  What are your views on that.

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11251&catalogId=11005&itemId=62911&catGroupId=11085&modelNo=CQ-DFX983U&surfModel=CQ-DFX983U

If I went witht aht model it would save me about 100 bucks and then I could go buy some 6.5's for my door.  Like some Alpine type r's or RCE 116 MB's.  But maybe I should go with more expensive ones. What do you think?