The JVC's work great. You just have to set it for "External In" instead of "iPod" (which controls the ipod running the OF). I've been using a JVC for some time now, and I agree it's much better to use it running Rockbox on the iPod, like you say, because you can adjust all the settings etc and the sound you get is MUCH better... which more than compensates for not being able to control the ipod using the car stereo.