Typical young guy thing lol, ive been in retail for 5 years and i would not put you past a pioneer. Strong sound easy to use and there using 4v output in there mid-high end range, kenwood and JVC have merged into one company as of early last yr and they keep having software issues especially with ipod and USB.
if you want something loud and reasonably cheap that wont fall to bits look at dual kickers, 600-800w RMS big tuned ports they hurt when you get them going, you do sacrifice a bit of sound quality but