System for my car, suggestions?

[greggblue]

All,

I am getting ready to pull the trigger for a system for my 98 5.9 Jeep. Here is what I'm thinking (2 options):

Option A:

Alpine iDA-X305 head unit

steering wheel controls

Focal 165 A1 front speakers

JL TR650CXI rear speakers

Alpine KCE-400BT Bluetooth

Alpine KCA-SC100 Sat

Sirius SCC1 Sat

Alpine PDX 5-channel amp

JL Stealthbox sub

Option B:

Kenwood KDC-X994 head unit

steering wheel controls

Focal 165 A1 front speakers

JL TR650CXI rear speakers

Kenwood KCA-SR50 Sat

Sirius SCC1 Sat

Alpine PDX 5-channel amp

JL Stealthbox sub

I'm not that concerned about having a CD player, but want an excellent iPod experience, plus ability to run AUX and USB devices. Leaning towards Alpine due to nicer display. I also want to be able to see channel, artist, song, etc. with Sirius on a single screen without scrolling.

Each about 2500 installed.

Gregg

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[TMali 10+ year member]

id go with the alpine if you want ipod

 

[greggblue]

Yes, that's what I'm leaning towards... I have an iPod "classic" 160GB and an iPhone 3GS that I can use interchangeably. Looks like they both have Parrot Bluetooth, so that's good, can stream from 3GS.

Gregg