Hey OnyxXterra, I believe that an iPod can be operated through a Kenwood deck, at least I am led to believe so by this listing on Crutchfield .

As for the Alpine; that does look very nice, but I was under the impression that most people who had purchased such a system were almost unanimous in saying that a double-din sized screen is the way to go, and not one of the flipper-outers. I am, of course, always open to suggestion. Most X-heads seem to be vigorously pro-double-DIN and I was going with that.

So many people in review sections seem to bitch about the DDX7017's menus and interface, maybe an upgrade would do us good. Not sure though.