First off, with a forum discount and if you have the right contacts, I am fairly sure that you can get the Wetsounds EQ for $249 and the Wetsounds has a few distinct advantages. The two may look similar but are far from identical. Neither will work with a remote control.
A brand new Kenwood FM/AM/CD marine unit with a transom remote and cabling is less than $200 total.

David
Earmark Marine