Does JVC hang with Eclipse?

[RowJoe 10+ year member]

I'm thinking about getting an Eclipse 3200, but this seems pretty nice: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_15932_Combo-+JVC+Arsenal+KD-AR8500+%2B+JVC+KS-PD100.html#

I'm kinda iffy on the 3200's display, but the rest of the deck was really nice when I checked it out. The JVC doesn't have a USB input, so that may steer me away. It does have a more robust EQ, which I would most definitely use.

Is this JVC HU capable of going active? I've got a 4-ch Alpine amp for my comps and would like to try going active.

As for SQ, which would likely be the better option? I know it's all subjective, but it seems like Eclipse is pretty GDLK in this department. The JVC doesn't seem like a slouch, though.

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[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

that JVC unit is one of their better ones. If you want one with USB you can also try the JVC kd-ar880. I have it and its nice, only drawback is the remote and the EQ isn't the greatest.

And I do not believe you can go active with any JVC HUs