Which Headunit around £100

I'm sorry but you really can't tar ALL JVC with the same brush by saying they're all rubbish as it just isn't true.What is true is that brand snobbery can help to enforce this myth,but I've heard some truly awful sounding systems with Pioneer or Alpine headunits and I've heard systems based on JVC that I'd be more than happy to have in my own car.

As I've said many times before the name written on any piece of car hi-fi equipment has about as much to do with sound quality as the day of the week you bought it or what you had in your sandwiches that day[snack].How it's installed and set up has more influence on sound quality than all other factors put together.

Chris.

P.S. The Pioneer 4200SD above is a nice unit and as long as it's got the features YOU want,then it's the right one for YOU.

actually chris your right ya know.. back in the Day the JVC head units used to be one of the best you could get. (Chameleons and voice controled units, i know you remember these dude!!) Pioneer didnt really have much in the way of ICE as they were more the home hi-fi leader,and Alpine was far to expensive. Kenwood and jvc used to very much so lead the pack.

But it seems like most good things, they all come to an end, (unless your going to spend alot) jvc budget units are rubbish. there really is no other way to say it. as are kenwood now days, tho if i had to choose between to 2 i would have the kenny. (and i really dislike kenwood)

Also true in what you say, you can make any head unit sound good with the right components, amps and such likes but really is a pointless way round things. To the OP.... i would personally save an extra £20 and get the second link you posted.

you do most deffo get what you pay for now days and head units is deffo one of these products unfortunately.