Dacia Logan 3 - plug&play amplifiers

[Ferdek]

Hi,
I want to improve the audio in my Dacia Logan 3 and I’m looking for a plug&play amplifier. Right now I’m considering two options: Phoenix Gold ZDA4.8 and PUZU PZ-D8. I picked these because they are relatively cheap and should work with my factory head unit, which has a speaker detection/protection circuit. The ZDA4.8 has speaker load simulation according to the specs, and the cheaper PUZU PZ-C7 is known to work with similar head units, so I assume the PZ-D8 will too (the seller also confirmed it).
- PUZU PZ-D8: Chinese brand can be a good product in its price range, or it can be junk. You could say it's Schrodinger's DSP: it's both good and bad at the same time... anyway lower price (~$350), higher rated power (4×80W RMS), smaller size, probably less heat. However, apart from the 2 Infineon MA5332MS chips, the other components are unknown, and the real output power might be overstated (just like in the PZ-C7).
- Phoenix Gold ZDA4.8: well-known brand, available locally with 2-year warranty and 30-day return, but more expensive (~$440) and rated at 4×70W RMS.

Has anyone know these units? Are there other plug&play DSP/amps in a similar price range that I should consider?

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[huberoy123 10+ year member]

What do you mean by plug and play? Just curious????

 

[Ferdek]

Plug & play means it works with the stock system without rewiring, just one wire harness, and external power if needed

As for the amplifier, I chose the PUZU PZ-D8 because with promotional codes on AliExpress, it cost less than I thought. I paid $250, and if they add tax, it will be around $300.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

Plug & play means it works with the stock system without rewiring, just one wire harness, and external power if needed

As for the amplifier, I chose the PUZU PZ-D8 because with promotional codes on AliExpress, it cost less than I thought. I paid $250, and if they add tax, it will be around $300.

Could you have purchased any amplifier, and gotten one for far less than $300? My interpretation is that you needed an amplifier so that you could add more power.

My thoughts are that you could do that by purchasing the appropriate wiring harness to integrate it with your factory harness (Plug and Play). I used one several years ago for my Mustang. It allowed me to add an external amplifier and retain all my factory wiring. I purchased mine from PAC.com. Crutchfield.com may also carry that companies' harnesses. I understand that other companies also make harnesses. Type "car stereo integration harness" into your search engine, and look for one that fits your car.

Did I miss something in my interpretation of your need???

 

[Ferdek]

Did I miss something in my interpretation of your need???

Yes, my head unit has safety feature that detect speakers and not all amplifiers will work.