Need help choosing a head unit

I've been looking at the JVC KD-SX980 to replace my Pioneer tape player. It looks good, has all the features i want, and is decently priced, im just wondering about the audio quality. JVC isnt really a name associated with car audio, so im kinda skeptical. Has anyone heard this particular unit or another JVC? (btw, i wont be ordering from crutchfield. way overpriced)