I need a short list of good, inexpensive head units when aux input on the front. I have been using an old Sony X plode and want to easily be able to hook up my be phone or ipod. I doubt I will be getting a sub, but having the ability to easily hook one up is a plus.

I don't expect a high performance system, just a quality unit.

 

Kenwood eXcelon has an entry level piece that is nice. You have iPod audio connectivity but it may require a separate adapter. Alpine has a new line of CDE units that are affordable and feature packed,

 

i like alpine personally

 

you arent going to get as much with alpine as you will with others. alpine tends to be higher priced. check this one out.

Pioneer DEH-6300UB Car Stereo CD/MP3 Receiver with Aux In and USB/iPod

it got really high reviews and I have talked to a guy with one. He said that his only problem with it was depending on the formating of the music on his Ipod that some times the integrated controls act funny.