Match UP-7BMW Amp

GregoryK · 03-30-2019, 05:05 PM

So ran the pp 86dsp and honestly I was disappointed. It certainly was not plug and play and was eating up too much time. BimmerTech's customer service is second to none but I was time starved so they let me return it for the price of shipping.
I has almost given up on the amp idea. I have installed many amps in this HK system before on different cars (mainly MINIs) but they take time and I don't have that right now. Then I read a thread by Dirtboy on the Match UP 7BMW. A plug and play amp for BMW's from Audiotech Fischer. I contacted the manufacturer as it did not list our HK system as working but they convinced me that it would work.
So got the amp and loaded the GT tune from their site....
The difference in sound it night and day better! On every level in every frequency. I can not recommend this upgrade enough.....and best of all a trained circus money could install it.
I'm putting in speaker (JL Audio) too - but for most the amp is all you need,

DSOmegaX · 03-30-2019, 05:18 PM

I've had it installed on mine for about 4 months now and its such a significant improvement, especially at the price. Definitely agree with op on this!

bri1042 · 04-01-2019, 04:18 AM

You made the right choice on that. I think I've had mine too long for them to take it back. I'll probably end up using it for a few more months, having MusicarNW put my old amps in (somehow) and then I'll give it to friend who won't care about the lack of low-end power. Ah well, I've wasted more money on sillier things before and I probably will again.

GregoryK · 04-01-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

You made the right choice on that. I think I've had mine too long for them to take it back. I'll probably end up using it for a few more months, having MusicarNW put my old amps in (somehow) and then I'll give it to friend who won't care about the lack of low-end power. Ah well, I've wasted more money on sillier things before and I probably will again.

Best thing is the GT tune. Rock solid starting point most will be happy with.

Dirtboy · 04-01-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GregoryK

Best thing is the GT tune. Rock solid starting point most will be happy with.

I'll have to say though, you'll get a way better tune if you use the Audiotec Fischer software and tune it yourself. Plus, take the time to do the time alignment correctly; this alone will get you a better soundstage. If the GT tune has time alignment in it, it'll be way off because of the difference in speaker location.

GregoryK · 04-17-2019, 05:54 PM

Just put a set of C5 speakers in the doors. What a dramatic difference almost as big a difference as the amp. That being said I have not heard these without the amp.

mhanism · 04-21-2019, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GregoryK

Just put a set of C5 speakers in the doors. What a dramatic difference almost as big a difference as the amp. That being said I have not heard these without the amp.

Curious which year M2 you have? I read somewhere the LCI 2018 model upgraded the HK amplifier, so wondering how big an improvement you got over the stock system. Thanks!

GregoryK · 04-21-2019, 02:36 PM

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Curious which year M2 you have? I read somewhere the LCI 2018 model upgraded the HK amplifier, so wondering how big an improvement you got over the stock system. Thanks!

Mine is an LCI. It is the same HK that was in my MINI JCW. Not horrible but definitely no close great either. Muddy is the best word for the HK in the F87. Not now though.

mhanism · 04-21-2019, 03:09 PM

Color me interested. I thought these Match Up amps were/are IC chip based, and didn't really put out clean good power, but based on the reviews looks like that's not the case...would appreciate any more feedback and info on these amps, thanks!

Dirtboy · 04-21-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mhanism

Curious which year M2 you have? I read somewhere the LCI 2018 model upgraded the HK amplifier, so wondering how big an improvement you got over the stock system. Thanks!

I've got an LCI as well. I started off with just the Match amp and kept the HK speakers. It was a great improvement in soundstage and clarity.

GregoryK · 04-21-2019, 07:34 PM

Just changed every speaker. SWS -8's under the seats JL 5's in the doors and tweeters with JL passive crossovers. Sounds pretty amazing....like a completely different car. I have a set of Jehnerts' might install those with a Musicar sub when I have more time.

Scrape · 04-26-2019, 10:24 AM

Where did you get the amp GregoryK?

GregoryK · 04-26-2019, 12:44 PM

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Where did you get the amp GregoryK?

Scrape. Bought it from the email seller in Italy. Very quick ship but got nailed with taxes.....

GregoryK · 04-26-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrape

Where did you get the amp GregoryK?

Scrape. PM me if you want to drop by for a listen. Pretty great sounding.

Bee Pee · 04-27-2020, 12:59 PM

I assume you guys swap back to OEM amp for dealer visits so as can us cabin be fully interrogated for diagnostics etc ?

bri1042 · 04-29-2020, 07:05 AM

When needed, yes. It wouldn't take more than about 20 minutes to drop the stock amp back in.

FreeDarko · 05-04-2020, 07:17 PM

Quick question for those with the Match UP Amp; how much of a difference does it make for streaming apps over carplay?

n8dgr84 · 07-13-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeDarko

Quick question for those with the Match UP Amp; how much of a difference does it make for streaming apps over carplay?

Big enough to warrant it's purchase, IMO.
I notice more stereo separation and clarity.
The biggest difference is manifested by the ability to fine tune the EQ and T/A and power my full Audison speaker pack.
Then again, I also added sound deadening to help make those differences more apparent at speed.

Scrape · 07-16-2020, 03:29 PM

Damn...how did I miss this? lol. Where are you located GregoryK?

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Originally Posted by GregoryK

Scrape. PM me if you want to drop by for a listen. Pretty great sounding.

3t3p · 07-18-2020, 03:54 PM

Wait, so there's a drop in amp upgrade to the HK that's only £599.99?!

Bee Pee · 07-19-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 3t3p

Wait, so there's a drop in amp upgrade to the HK that's only £599.99?!

yes. it works well.

3t3p · 07-20-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

yes. it works well.

You got it?

I'm not in my car long enough and got other mod priorities but the last thing I'll do is improve sound a bit! Harmon crap-on

03-30-2019, 05:05 PM	#1
GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Match UP-7BMW Amp So ran the pp 86dsp and honestly I was disappointed. It certainly was not plug and play and was eating up too much time. BimmerTech's customer service is second to none but I was time starved so they let me return it for the price of shipping. I has almost given up on the amp idea. I have installed many amps in this HK system before on different cars (mainly MINIs) but they take time and I don't have that right now. Then I read a thread by Dirtboy on the Match UP 7BMW. A plug and play amp for BMW's from Audiotech Fischer. I contacted the manufacturer as it did not list our HK system as working but they convinced me that it would work. So got the amp and loaded the GT tune from their site.... The difference in sound it night and day better! On every level in every frequency. I can not recommend this upgrade enough.....and best of all a trained circus money could install it. I'm putting in speaker (JL Audio) too - but for most the amp is all you need, __________________ "I would rather cry in a BMW than smile on a bicycle." Ma Nuo
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03-30-2019, 05:18 PM	#2
DSOmegaX Private 221 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman GT4, GR Supra Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2020 Toyota GR Supra [0.00]	I've had it installed on mine for about 4 months now and its such a significant improvement, especially at the price. Definitely agree with op on this! __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| M Performance \| Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread
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04-01-2019, 04:18 AM	#3
bri1042 Brigadier General 5894 Rep 3,283 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	You made the right choice on that. I think I've had mine too long for them to take it back. I'll probably end up using it for a few more months, having MusicarNW put my old amps in (somehow) and then I'll give it to friend who won't care about the lack of low-end power. Ah well, I've wasted more money on sillier things before and I probably will again.
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04-17-2019, 05:54 PM	#6
GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just put a set of C5 speakers in the doors. What a dramatic difference almost as big a difference as the amp. That being said I have not heard these without the amp. __________________ "I would rather cry in a BMW than smile on a bicycle." Ma Nuo
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04-21-2019, 03:09 PM	#9
mhanism Captain 277 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Match UP-7BMW Amp Color me interested. I thought these Match Up amps were/are IC chip based, and didn't really put out clean good power, but based on the reviews looks like that's not the case...would appreciate any more feedback and info on these amps, thanks! __________________ MY20 M2 Competition MY16 M3 (Sold) MY17 X3 35i M Sport MY14 335i M Sport (Sold)
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04-21-2019, 07:34 PM	#11
GregoryK Captain 503 Rep 780 Posts Drives: M2 '18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just changed every speaker. SWS -8's under the seats JL 5's in the doors and tweeters with JL passive crossovers. Sounds pretty amazing....like a completely different car. I have a set of Jehnerts' might install those with a Musicar sub when I have more time. __________________ "I would rather cry in a BMW than smile on a bicycle." Ma Nuo
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04-26-2019, 10:24 AM	#12
Scrape Car Guy 38 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Richmond Hill iTrader: (0)	Where did you get the amp GregoryK? __________________ 2018 BMW M2 Long Beach Blue 2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport
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04-27-2020, 12:59 PM	#15
Bee Pee Brigadier General 1774 Rep 4,510 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	I assume you guys swap back to OEM amp for dealer visits so as can us cabin be fully interrogated for diagnostics etc ? __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI..
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bri1042 Brigadier General 5894 Rep 3,283 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	When needed, yes. It wouldn't take more than about 20 minutes to drop the stock amp back in.
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05-04-2020, 07:17 PM	#17
FreeDarko Captain 217 Rep 632 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: UpNorth iTrader: (0)	Quick question for those with the Match UP Amp; how much of a difference does it make for streaming apps over carplay?
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07-18-2020, 03:54 PM	#20
3t3p Major 455 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: NZ iTrader: (0)	Wait, so there's a drop in amp upgrade to the HK that's only £599.99?!
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