I've got a 2001 VW Jetta GLS VR6 with the Monsoon system and the VW 6 CD changer in the trunk. My plan is to get a 12gb empeg and a new head unit, and sell my monsoon HU and the changer. With the new head unit I can play cds (for example if someone gives me one to listen to) and I'll be able to use the radio, since the empeg's tuner isn't out, right? I was looking at the Blaupunkt Heidelberg or Santa Monica (because I want to get something to match the VW's lights) for the head unit ($280 or $180, i think).

I plan on feeding the empeg into the HU, so I can use the HU's wheel-mounted remote for as much as possible. Alternatively, is there a wheel-mounted remote available that works with the empeg?

Would this setup work well? I'm not a big audiophile (I haven't been spoiled by hearing any great car audio setups, I guess), so I'm not planning on upgrading the speakers or amps if it's not necessary - I've got plenty more upgrades for my car planned, more than my wallet can support. Any suggestions on what I should do and which head unit I should choose?

thanks