MATCH – Plug & Play Car-Hifi
For true music enthusiasts, standard audio systems from car manufacturers do not offer the sound quality that is expected from a true hi-fi system. And even the factory upgrade packages often do not meet the real needs of ambitious music lovers. This gives the impression that musical enjoyment in a vehicle can only be achieved with considerable effort.
But the installation of an uncompromising sound system is unfortunately more than ever in conflict with the conversion options in modern vehicles. Not everyone is willing to make major changes to the car – in the case of leased vehicles, this is even a “no go” in most cases.
MATCH products from Audiotec Fischer are specially developed as a solution to all these problems. MATCH brings true hi-fi sound into your car as simple as possible, without touching the charm of the “original”. Outstanding sound due to latest DSP technology combined with a clever plug & play concept for easy installation – that's MATCH. The installation effort is reduced to a minimum thanks to car-specific adapter cables. The system can be removed just as easily “without a trace” – ideal when you have to return your leasing vehicle or if you like to sell your car at a later date.
The advantages of our MATCH amplifiers at a glance:
Additional benefits of the MATCH micro and UPGRADE amplifier series:
The 9-channel UPGRADE cable harness PP-BMW 1.9RAM-HK enables an easy connection of a MATCH UP 10DSP amplifier with integrated Extension Card MEC ANALOG IN to selected BMW vehicles with Harman Kardon sound system and RAM receiver.
Important note: Before the first start-up the Highlevel input inside the UP 10DSP amplifier has to be set to the High Voltage Range (jumper position: Input G - H 32V). For more information about setting the input sensitivity please refer to page 35 of the UP 10DSP manual.
Cable length | 1.00 meter |
Connections | 1 x 20-pole MOLEX plug for the connection of the System Connector input of the UP 10DSP 1 x 8-pole MOLEX plug for the connection of the highlevel inputs E - H of the UP 10DSP 1 x 12-pole MOLEX plug for the connection of speaker outputs E - J of the UP 10DSP 1 x 4-pole MOLEX plug for the connection of the MEC ANALOG IN module 1 x 42-pole BMW RAM system jack 1 x 42-pole BMW RAM system plug |
The new UP 10DSP is a real problem solver when it comes to upgrading premium sound systems in today's vehicles. Even though more and more vehicles are equipped with complex multi-channel sound systems ex works, the sound quality does not always meet one's expectations.
In many cases, a replacement is no longer possible, so that only an amplifier with a large number of highlevel inputs and sophisticated technology can be considered for upgrading the system. And here the new UP 10DSP offers the perfect solution.
For optimal adaptation to existing multi-channel sound systems, the UP 10DSP is equipped with not less than 8 highlevel inputs (two high power inputs with up to 32 Volts), an optical digital input, a MATCH extension card slot, 10 amplifier outputs and a total of 11 processed DSP channels.
In addition, intelligent technologies, such as the proprietary ADEP.3 circuit and 32 Bit ACO platform, ensure safe operation.
The adaptation to modern OE sound systems via an increasing number of inputs has a significant impact on the complexity of the signal routing inside the amplifier. Especially when several input signals are mixed together and then split again into multi-way systems, conventional routing concepts quickly reach their limits, both in terms of implementation and usability. Audiotec Fischer's new multi-stage "Virtual Channel Processing", in conjunction with the recognized user-friendly DSP PC-Tool software makes it easy to realize even highly complex system configurations. Besides, it allows to freely assign our proprietary FX sound features such as "RealCenter" or "Augmented Bass Processing". But the UP 10DSP, thanks to its enormous number of channels in combination with the optional MEC ANALOG IN module, is also a prime example for applications where 1 to 1 routing (IOR) makes sense.
Such a huge number of channels requires ultra-fast hardware – Audiotec Fischer's proprietary 32 Bit ACO platform takes care of all control tasks and ensures the decisive speed increase, especially for data communication with our DSP PC-Tool software but also for the lightning-fast switching between up to ten sound setups. But ACO offers much more – fantastic sound effects such as Augmented Bass Processing or RealCenter are implemented as well as a channel-separated Input EQ including the Input Signal Analyzer (ISA) for easy analysis and compensation of input signals of OE radios.
Despite its huge output power of 8 x 65 Watts at 4 Ohms and 2 x 90 / 160 Watts at 4 / 2 Ohms at the Sub Outs, as well as the enormous feature set, the UP 10DSP comes in an extremely compact design, so that installation is possible even in confined spaces.
Audiotec Fischer´s proprietary Class GD concept takes the efficiency of conventional Class D amps to the next level. By varying the internal supply voltage in several steps depending on the amplifier’s input signals, idle losses are significantly reduced and overall efficiency is close to maximum at any time. So heat dissipation is almost negligible, thus allowing smallest heat sinks and most compact form factors.
The MATCH UP 10DSP amplifier incorporates an extraordinary powerful 32 Bit CoProcessor of the latest generation for all monitoring and communication tasks, both internally and externally. In opposite to the 8 Bit predecessor generation this MCU achieves way higher speeds with respect to setup switching and data communication with our DSP PC-Tool software. A further significant advantage is the integrated, native boot loader of the CoProcessor. It allows software upgrades of all components of the DSP in order to adjust the microcontroller-controlled ADEP.3 circuit for example at future modifications / changes in the diagnostic system of factory radios or if the device will be extended with additional interfaces. In addition, thanks to the new flash memory, the ACO offers 10 memory locations for sound setups instead of the common two.
Modern, factory-installed car radios incorporate sophisticated possibilities of diagnosing the connected speakers. In particular the latest generation of car radios are equipped with additional monitoring functions so that failure messages and loss of specific features (e.g. fader function) quite often appear if a common amplifier will be hooked up - but not with the UP 10DSP.
The new ADEP.3 circuit (Advanced Diagnostics Error Protection, 3rd Generation) avoids all these problems without loading the speaker outputs of the OE radio during high volumes unnecessarily.
The switched power supply of the MATCH UP 10DSP assures a constant internal supply voltage even if the battery’s voltage drops to 6 Volts during engine crank. If the supply voltage drops below 10.5 Volts for more than five seconds the amplifier goes to “Protect mode” (Status LED lights up red) in order to avoid any further discharge of the car’s battery.
The UP 10DSP allows signal-controlled switching between the analog inputs and the digital input. As soon as an input signal is detected on the Optical Input, the amplifier automatically switches to this input. This feature can be deactivated in the DSP PC-Tool software. Alternatively you can use an optional remote control for manual switching between analog and digital inputs.
The Power Save Mode is incorporated in the basic setup. It allows to significantly reduce the power consumption of the UP 10DSP and potentially connected amplifiers once there’s no input signal present for more than 60 seconds. Please note that in many up-to-date cars with “CAN” or any other internal bus structures it may happen that the radio remains “invisibly” turned on for up to 45 min. even after locking and leaving the car! Once the “Power Save Mode“ is active the remote output and therefore the connected amplifiers will be turned off. The MATCH UP 10DSP will reactivate the remote output within a second if a music signal is applied. It is possible to either modify the turn-off time of 60 sec. or completely deactivate the “Power Save Mode” via the DSP PC-Tool software.
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TuneEQ is an extremely flexible and particularly easy-to-use function for automated frequency response correction. A single measurement per audio channel or channel pair with a suitable measurement microphone (e.g. our MTK1) is sufficient for TuneEQ to independently and precisely adjust the equalizers to the desired reference curve. TuneEQ uses the full function set of the parametric equalizer including center frequency, Q-factor and gain adjustment. And since the highly complex arithmetic operations required for this run in the background, you also save a lot of time when optimizing your sound with TuneEQ.
The “RealCenter” feature is an algorithm, developed by Audiotec Fischer, that emphasizes the music information which is present in both the left and right front channel to create an unique center signal. In contrast to common procedures, in which only the channels are summed up, the intensity of the center signal is also dynamically controlled by the stereophonic informational content of the left and right channel.
Sounds complicated but this effect is astonishing: That means if solely the left or right channel delivers an audio signal, the center channel will not reproduce a signal. In the case of common algorithms, the volume level of the center channel is only reduced by 6 dB (= half volume level). Audiotec Fischer’s “RealCenter” allows a unique, broadened sound staging for both driver and co-driver at the same time! Therefore, the disadvantages of a conventional center channel, such as an intrusive, small sound stage, are things of the past.
Audiotec Fischer’s proprietary “Augmented Bass Processing”, consisting of the two revolutionary sound features “Dynamic Bass Enhancement” and “SubXpander”, has been especially developed to dramatically improve the bass reproduction of subwoofers.
The “Dynamic Bass Enhancement” ingeniously combines maximum deep bass and highest sound pressure – regardless of the music style or the tone controls in the head unit. Depending on the input signal, the “Dynamic Bass Enhancement” gains the lower frequency range and varies the cut-off frequency of the subsonic filter. The result is a significantly more powerful and deeper bass response at low and medium volume levels without the risk of overloading the subwoofer neither mechanically nor electrically at high volume levels. It is simply fascinating which bass performance is suddenly possible.
If you want an even lower and “darker” bass reproduction, the “SubXpander” can be additionally activated. Therefore, subharmonic tones are added to the fundamental tones in the frequency range between 50 and 100 Hz.
| UP 10DSP | |
| Output power RMS | |
| - @ 4 Ohms | Channels A - H: 8 x 65 Watts |
| - @ 2 Ohms | - |
| - @ 1 Ohm | - |
| - bridged @ 4 Ohms | - |
| - bridged @ 2 Ohms | - |
| - Subwoofer output @ 4 Ohms | Channels I - J: 2 x 90 Watts |
| - Subwoofer output @ 2 Ohms | Channels I - J: 2 x 160 Watts |
| Amplifier technology | Class GD |
| Inputs | 8 x Highlevel speaker input 1 x Optical SPDIF (12 - 96 kHz) 1 x Remote In |
| Input sensitivity | Channels A - F: 4 - 16 Volts Channels G - H: 4 - 16 or 8 - 32 Volts |
| Input impedance RCA / Cinch | - |
| Input impedance highlevel | 9 - 33 Ohms with ADEP.3 |
| Outputs | 10 x Speaker output 1 x RCA / Cinch 1 x Remote Out |
| Output voltage RCA / Cinch | 3 Volts |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 22,000 Hz |
| DSP resolution | 64 Bit |
| DSP power | 295 MHz (1.2 billion MAC operations/second) |
| Sampling rate | 48 kHz |
| DSP type | Audio signal processor |
| Signal converters | A/D: BurrBrown D/A: BurrBrown |
| Signal-to-noise ratio digital input | 105 dB (A-weighted) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio analog input | 103 dB (A-weighted) |
| Distortion (THD) | < 0.03 % |
| Damping factor | > 100 |
| Operating voltage | 10.5 - 18 Volts (max. 5 sec. down to 6 Volts) |
| Power rating | DC 12 V ⎓ 60 A max. |
| Idle current | 500 mA |
| Max. remote output current | 500 mA |
| Operating temperature range | -40° C to +70° C |
| Fuse | 2 x 25 A LP-Mini-fuse (APS) |
| Additional features | Class GD technology with dynamically controlled power supply, 32 Bit CoProcessor, ADEP.3 circuit, Start-Stop capability, Smart Control Port, USB, MEC slot, Auto Remote switch, galvanically isolated Line Out |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 46 x 145 x 163 mm / 1.81 x 5.71 x 6.42" |
1 x MATCH UPGRADE amplifier UP 10DSP
4 x Connection cable
1 x Control Input-to-SCP adaptor
1 x Mounting plates & material
1 x Power Input connector
1 x USB cable
1 x Instruction manual

The BMW standard sound system
for the BMW Standard STEREO sound system
for the BMW HIFI 676 sound system
for the BMW Harman Kardon surround sound system
Intelligent navigation, digital television, hands free and much more multimedia functions are provided in modern BMW vehicles. These technologies are often directly connected to the sound system and form complex electronic concepts. To upgrade the BMW car audio sound system with MATCH it is neither required to disassemble many parts of the vehicle nor to cut any cables.
Remaining components of the sound system get simply replaced by high quality modules without harm of the interior design. The range of functions stays untouched and all upgrades can get removed without a trace. That makes MATCH Premium Upgrades the perfect alternative even for leasing vehicles.


Get gigantic sound improvement and brilliant high frequency reproduction with an extremly compact MATCH DSP amplifier. These small power houses are able to increase the power of your car hi-fi system for approximately 1000 Watts in comparison to the original mounted amplifier.
Just like in motorsport power isn´t everything. The precise Digital Signal Processor that is integrated into every MATCH amplifier manages proprietary digital features. These can be used to individually set up the sound to the vehicle model and its occupants.