go with an mp3 capable head unit (most today are) right now in my head unit i have 140 songs on one disc and if you organize by folders on the disc (very easy) you can scroll them like CDs... plus itll make adding a sub easier

i can vouch for the clarion speakers, ive got mine in a box in the basement and the fronts and backs very clearly read "clarion" on the back of them, as do the tweeters (which are still in my VX)