Stereo upgrade help

I regret buying it as well Will. Better be worth my time and wait that is all i can say.

I also just read that they sell a adapter that is bluetooth for the OBDII guages. This would be cool, does air temp, oil pressure, fuel, etc.... Worth checking into.

I'm reviving this thread because I know next to nothing about audio but am doing a much needed upgrade for my 04 F150.

I started backwards and bought a sub box and subs (pair of 10") first because I knew they were good and it was a good deal. They are JL 10W3v3-4
What should I do to make sure the rest of the sound system build will be compatible. I know things should be sized closely but, if one component is to be the weaker link or stronger link, how should it go?

Oh, I also bought a head unit off another forum. It was cheap enough where I'll use it if you say it is good or I'll sell it if it isn't good enough.
Pioneer PREMIER DEH-P590ib

Head unit will need a spacer to take up the room. Car Deck Size - CORPORATE DOUBLE DIN

You will need a amp for the JL speaker box.

Are you planning on wiring in the stock speakers in the truck for midrange? If you are planning on changing them out as well you will need

Location...........Size...Depth
Front Speaker.......6X8....3
Front Tweeter.......1........1
Rear Speaker........6X8....3
Subwoofer............8........3

http://www.f150online.com/forums/speakers-subwoofers/424939-2005-f150-supercab-amp-sub-nav-dvd-setup.html

if you're going for a great sound at a fairly cheap price, the infinity makes a nice package deal for 6x8's and tweeters for 199 from bestbuy

Thanks, Will.
Yes, I will be changing out the speakers as well and I intend to have you help with the install and beer drinking.
I can also clean my window switch contacts for that problem with my driver window which is apparently fairly common.

I still need you to find me an appropriate amp. . .

How many 10w3's?

For two I like to run a min of 500w. Also are they 2 or 4 ohm?

It is 2 of them. The previous owner said ""they are 4 ohm but wired to 2 ohms for a mono amp"

He also suggested a 1000W amp such as:
Kicker IX1000
Rockford Fosgate T1000-1bdCP
JL Audio 1000/1v2 but he said the 500/1v2 should be good enough too. Your thoughts? Are all of these good, overkill, insufficient?

Another guy on F150forum has a lightly used set of 2-way Infinity Kappa 682.9cf speakers for $80.
Should I go with them or not? I hear plenty of good things about these but trying to find out if I'll need an amp for these as well.

500 min 1000of is kinda overkill but will work great.
A small amp is always a good idea if the head unit can not match the speaker output

They are good speakers

I love the JL Audio Digitial amps that I put in the car on my JL audio 10's. I used two 500/1 for each sub woofer and they are small enough in size they will not take up a lot of room. Very easy install.

If you are looking for an amp, I have a Memphis Car Audio Mclass 1100.1 if you are interested.