[Taliesin]

Hi gang.
I've come to the conclusion that I know pretty much nothing about car audio, so I'm asking for help.

I'm considering upgrading from my stock stereo, so I've been looking at what I want in a deck. This one caught my interest.



Pioneer DEH-P9800BT (on Crutchfield)

It's listed at $649 at FS and BB.

I'd like to know if anyone has any opinions on it? Is it a good deck, no good, etc?

Any alternate suggestions would be appreciated, as well. Basically, what I'm looking for in a deck is:
1. MP3 Capable
2. iPod input (preferably with control & display)
3. Wired remote capability, so I can use it with one of the PAC Steering Wheel Interface modules. I am ADDICTED to my steering wheel controls!

My immediate plans are to get a modest sub (I've been thinking a powered sub like the Kenwood KSC-WD250 (On special at BB), and soon I obviously intend to replace the stock speakers. I'm not looking for anything crazy, just a bit of added depth and quality to my music. Any suggestions here would be appreciated as well.

Thanks all, for educating a car audio n00b. You are doing society a service.