dicky ticker

hi all
planning on replacing my ice.head unit and front speakers initially.
my local dealer has recommended alpine7893r head unit(although i've have no mp3 format to play yet)and an infinity baselink x. he also recomended leaving standard speakers until i had installed/listened to head and bass unit.
well guys and gals is this good advice or should i stick to my initial plan?
also has anybody used car audio direct or ics for purchases.efficient?reliable?
cheer
colin

Si.t

Can't fault the hu mate, got this one myself and it is very good spec for the monet - you should be able to get it for £250 no problems. I generaly tend to use high street stores rather than virtual ones - if you look around you will be able to find somewhere that will match internet prices. I got a local dealer to match the price of MCS for the 7893 with little problem. Have used letsbuycaraudio.com and found them good - i don't think the market allows for dodgy dealers anymore!

I presume the infinity is a bass tube or something? I'm not too up on their stuff, but they do make good components (for front/rear).