Subs are makin me scratch my head

i'm not that familiar with pioneer or alpines newest offerings, the preimer series just happened to catch my eye so i was curious if anyone had used them at all, i've heard alot about eclipse, at this point i'm thinking i would be better off to skimp alittle cash on the head unit and buy a good eq to go with it. any other good brands you guys could recommend?

J~

Audiocontrol is probably right at the top of the list for EQs.  You can get one with integrated crossovers.  If you decide to go that route you should try a top quality 'no frills' deck like Nakamichi CD400. 

I'd advise against going for an EQ first though.  I think a good plan is:

1) buy the best stuff you can

An EQ can fix some specific frequency response problems, but that is about it.  A top notch head unit will do MUCH MUCH more.  Get a good source and worry about sophisticated stuff like a separate EQ later. 

Kfro1, thats kind of what i was thinking i should do, add controls to clean up any slop after building the best i can purchase, i'm still up in the air as far as head units, but i'm sure i want to run memphis amps, and either use their subs, diamond audio, or maybe audiobahn.  i'm really only looking to spend around 400 for a head unit so any alpine or pioneer, or other model that might work nicely in that area little over/little under would be nice as well as i've pretty much decided to scrap the stuff i have now.

J~