I did end up buying the Pioneer DEH-1550. I got it for P6500. The comparable Alpine HU costs about P2500 more (P9000). I guess ok na muna for now. Not much space for a changer anyway in my car (SWB Pajero). I'll also have some cash left over for some new speakers and maybe an amp. Unti-unti na lang ang pag-bili.
Grabe talaga...I know what you mean. kating-kati na ako to start on the install this weekend. I'm getting some seps tom pero sa head unit muna ang power. I'll probably get the amps next along with the sub.