i'm debating on which one to get. anyone have any thoughts on sound quality? ipod interface? user interface? or bluetooth? thanks in advance!

 

i really prefer alpine to the kenwood. if you go with the black bird 2 you can get the bluetooth and the ipod interface with the 205 is amazing. sq alpine and kenwood are pretty much even with a slight edge to alpine but i'm biased. i really do like the 205 unit

 

black bird the modules that plugs inside correct? i was think of adding NVE-N872A down the road if i went with alpine.

 

yes. if you're going to go with the nve unit (i believe thats the dvd navigation) try to find a w200. there would be no advantage going with the w205 if you wished to go with the dvd unit