Trying to get my brother a decent HU with at least 4 volt preouts, ipod combatibility that works and with connector included preferably, and a decent user interface. Needs to be under $160 after shipping. I've looked at just about everything and I'm stuck between these two. A Pioneer Premier DEH-410UB or Clarion CZ500. The only bad thing about the pioneer is it has terrible control reviews (thumbstick very sensitive etc.) which is why I even looked at the clarion.

Clarion:

CZ500 - Clarion In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Receiver, Front Panel Aux-In, Bluetooth

Pioneer:

DEH-P410UB - Pioneer Premier MP3/WMA/WAV/iTunes AAC Reciever

ALSO, very open to any suggestions anyone might have! Looking to make a purchase today.

Don't worry about the 4v, any reasonably decent amplifier can handle a deck with only 2v. Hell your "4v" deck never really even puts out anywhere near that. Definitely not something you should use as a deciding factor.

Don't worry about the 4v, any reasonably decent amplifier can handle a deck with only 2v. Hell your "4v" deck never really even puts out anywhere near that. Definitely not something you should use as a deciding factor.

Did not know that lol thanks for the advice makes me feel better about my sony xplod deck hahaha!!!

I would say clarion better rep for having nice decks!!

Don't worry about the 4v, any reasonably decent amplifier can handle a deck with only 2v. Hell your "4v" deck never really even puts out anywhere near that. Definitely not something you should use as a deciding factor.

Really? Wow so I've had it all wrong? For some reason I remember seeing that a 4volt deck or higher is far better for your amp than a normal 2 volt...