Replace dead Hifi amp with logic 7 amp?

sdbmwcoding · 12-31-2019, 08:51 PM

Hi I am not very knowledgable of audio so looking for some insight and help. My Hifi amp got wet and died, I have a friend locally that has a logic 7 amp. Can I replace my Hifi amp with a logic 7 amp or will it not work because of connectors/wiring?

ctuna · 12-31-2019, 09:06 PM

sdbmwcoding · 12-31-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuna

Thanks ctuna, figured it wouldn't be as easy as plug and play. I'll look for a Hifi replacement unit

vester86 · 01-01-2020, 07:54 AM

there are some plug & play units nowadays, the Matxh Up7 bmw & bimmertech pp86dsp being 2 of them. not cheap but highly recommanded

PORTMOODY · 06-22-2020, 01:05 AM

im looking at the match up 7bmw for my hifi 6 channel as a replacement. Anyone ever use it. Ive emailed the company to confirm fitment before I buy.

nate93 · 06-24-2020, 02:17 AM

The best is JL XD600/6. I have the hardness kit and also the powercable for sale, HMU. All plug and play

vester86 · 06-24-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PORTMOODY

im looking at the match up 7bmw for my hifi 6 channel as a replacement. Anyone ever use it. Ive emailed the company to confirm fitment before I buy.

yes i have it. drops right in, connects directly to the original wiring and sound really great once tuned properly. highly recommend it. install time 15 minutes including searching for the tools

PORTMOODY · 06-24-2020, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vester86

yes i have it. drops right in, connects directly to the original wiring and sound really great once tuned properly. highly recommend it. install time 15 minutes including searching for the tools

Thats great news. My little Joying unit has a built in DSP and 16 band EQ. I'm going to play with that in terms of learning how to tune and then see about getting the match unit.

ctuna · 06-25-2020, 12:38 AM

Well it might be 15 minutes to plug in the AMP.
But you really need to run thick power wires to the battery
with a fuse.

I have a JL 600/6 and its great but it being the best I
am not so sure about that . It used to be the standard solution
for Hi Fi

mckwong · 06-25-2020, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Well it might be 15 minutes to plug in the AMP.
But you really need to run thick power wires to the battery
with a fuse.

I have a JL 600/6 and its great but it being the best I
am not so sure about that . It used to be the standard solution
for Hi Fi

I wish there are some cheaper options. The JL 600/6 is $620, plus the harness and cables, we are looking at close to $800 after tax. That is just the AMP alone and not upgrading the speakers. I think I will just keep my HiFi system stock.

E92x7z · 06-26-2020, 04:17 PM

I can say that Match it is not the best solution for your money ..the price is high because it is PnP for bmw ..

there are many options but according to traders helix dsp 2 is the better choice + amp

vester86 · 06-27-2020, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Well it might be 15 minutes to plug in the AMP.
But you really need to run thick power wires to the battery
with a fuse.

I have a JL 600/6 and its great but it being the best I
am not so sure about that . It used to be the standard solution
for Hi Fi

never felt the need to run thicker wires in the past 6 months. but my car is about Sound Quality, not loudness.

ctuna · 06-27-2020, 11:21 AM

I am talking about DC Supply Wires not speaker wires.
Any quality amp install does this and the Factory Harness power wires
are dinky.

vester86 · 06-27-2020, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

I am talking about DC Supply Wires not speaker wires.
Any quality amp install does this and the Factory Harness power wires
are dinky.

i’m talking dc wires, too...

apirumann · 07-25-2020, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

Well it might be 15 minutes to plug in the AMP.
But you really need to run thick power wires to the battery
with a fuse.

I have a JL 600/6 and its great but it being the best I
am not so sure about that . It used to be the standard solution
for Hi Fi

You do not need to run power wires for the Match UP7BMW, if you use their wiring harness. In fact, users manual strictly prohibits it.

whyzee125 · 07-27-2020, 07:10 PM

I would get a BimmerTech amp. Plug and play, designed for your system and will give great sound from what I've read.

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sdbmwcoding Captain 196 Rep 803 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Replace dead Hifi amp with logic 7 amp? Hi I am not very knowledgable of audio so looking for some insight and help. My Hifi amp got wet and died, I have a friend locally that has a logic 7 amp. Can I replace my Hifi amp with a logic 7 amp or will it not work because of connectors/wiring?
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2045 Rep 13,364 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	The Logic 7 amp uses fiberoptic signals for and Input and is also 9 channels . The Hi Fi amp uses analog inputs and is only 6 channels. The connectors are totaly different. The head unit would have to be reprogrammed for Logic 7 output you would have rewire the amp connector it's not a practical thing to do. You can get used Hi Fi amps on ebay or the Internet for 50 to 200 bucks. The ones built up to 09 are black and the ones from 2010 foward are silver. You could get a Technic Harness and a 6 channel aftermarket amp and that would be and upgrade to the system. BMW stereo types http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138949 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865 http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/ http://technicpnp.com/menuDiagrams/d...e90_92_93.html http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...3&d=1169133185 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673 HI Fi upgrades http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=level http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540446 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=technic http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532585 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833581 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443043 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324214 https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...-audio-for-bmw http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=level+3 https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-FACTORY...gAAOSwiGRd6W0B Last edited by ctuna; 12-31-2019 at 09:16 PM..
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vester86 Second Lieutenant 101 Rep 230 Posts Drives: BMW 330D '08 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	there are some plug & play units nowadays, the Matxh Up7 bmw & bimmertech pp86dsp being 2 of them. not cheap but highly recommanded
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PORTMOODY Captain 141 Rep 635 Posts Drives: Coal Roller Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	im looking at the match up 7bmw for my hifi 6 channel as a replacement. Anyone ever use it. Ive emailed the company to confirm fitment before I buy.
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nate93 Private First Class 20 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	The best is JL XD600/6. I have the hardness kit and also the powercable for sale, HMU. All plug and play
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2045 Rep 13,364 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Well it might be 15 minutes to plug in the AMP. But you really need to run thick power wires to the battery with a fuse. I have a JL 600/6 and its great but it being the best I am not so sure about that . It used to be the standard solution for Hi Fi
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E92x7z Private First Class 21 Rep 131 Posts Drives: BMW e92 330 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	I can say that Match it is not the best solution for your money ..the price is high because it is PnP for bmw .. there are many options but according to traders helix dsp 2 is the better choice + amp
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2045 Rep 13,364 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I am talking about DC Supply Wires not speaker wires. Any quality amp install does this and the Factory Harness power wires are dinky.
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1997 Rep 4,028 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	I would get a BimmerTech amp. Plug and play, designed for your system and will give great sound from what I've read.
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