Match UP Plug & Play

Match UP Plug & Play is a range of vehicle-specific car audio upgrades from Match (Audiotec Fischer), covering amplifiers with integrated DSP, coaxial and component speakers, underseat subwoofers and wiring harnesses. Every product is engineered to fit directly into BMW, Mercedes-Benz or VAG vehicles without cutting factory wiring.

The range suits drivers who want a genuine step up in sound quality while retaining the factory head unit and a clean installation. Products are available from £45.99.
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Match UP Plug & Play at a glance

  • UP 7BMW — 7-channel plug-and-play DSP amplifier for BMW models with HiFi option 676
  • UP 8BMW MK2 — 8-channel plug-and-play DSP amplifier for BMW E, F and G30/G31 (pre-facelift) with HiFi option 676
  • UP 4DSP — universal 4-channel Class GD amplifier with 5-channel 64-bit DSP
  • UP 6DSP MK2 — universal 6-channel Class GD amplifier with 7-channel 64-bit DSP
  • UP 8DSP MK2 — universal 8-channel Class GD amplifier with 9-channel 64-bit DSP
  • UP 10DSP MK2 — universal 10-channel Class GD amplifier with 11-channel 64-bit DSP
  • UP 10DSP MK2 with MEC Analog In — as above with 8 high-level inputs for complex factory systems
  • UP 1FX — mono Class D subwoofer amplifier, 900 W RMS at 1 ohm
  • UP X4BMW-FRT.1 / .2 / .3 — 4-inch 2-way coaxial speakers, 60 W RMS, for BMW 1–5 and X Series
  • UP C42BMW-FRT.1 / .2 / .3 — 4-inch 2-way component speakers, 60 W RMS, for BMW 1–5 and X Series
  • UP W8BMW-S — pair of 8-inch underseat subwoofers, 2-ohm, 200 W RMS, for BMW 1–5 and X Series
  • UP W8BMW-D — pair of 8-inch underseat dual voice coil subwoofers, 4-ohm, 200 W RMS, for BMW 1–5 and X Series
  • UP X4MB-FRT — 4-inch 2-way coaxial speakers, 60 W RMS, for Mercedes C, E, GLC and S Class
  • UP C42MB-FRT — 4-inch 2-way component speakers, 60 W RMS, for Mercedes C, E, GLC and S Class
  • UP W8MB-S4 — pair of 8-inch bulkhead subwoofers, 100 W RMS each, for right-hand-drive Mercedes C, E and GLC
  • PP-BMW 1.7HIFI — 7-channel wiring harness for UP 7BMW and BMW HiFi option 676
  • PP-BMW 1.7RAM — 7-channel wiring harness for UP 8DSP and BMW RAM systems from mid-2019
  • PP-BMW 1.9RAM-HK — 9-channel wiring harness for UP 10DSP and BMW Harman Kardon RAM systems from mid-2019
  • PP-VAG 1.6 — 1.00 m Quadlock harness for PP 86DSP or UP 7DSP with 6-channel VAG head units (Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW)
  • PP-VAG 2.6 — 2.00 m Quadlock harness for PP 86DSP or UP 7DSP with 6-channel VAG head units (Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW)
  • PP-MB 1.5MBUX — 5-channel harness for UP 7DSP and Mercedes MBUX standard sound systems

Which Match UP Plug & Play should I choose?

If your BMW has HiFi option 676, start with the vehicle-specific amplifiers: the UP 7BMW (7-channel) or the UP 8BMW MK2 (8-channel, for E, F and G30/G31 pre-facelift models). For all other vehicles, the universal amplifiers scale by channel count — the UP 4DSP suits simple 2- or 4-channel factory radios, while the UP 6DSP MK2, UP 8DSP MK2 and UP 10DSP MK2 step up in output capacity and DSP channels. The UP 10DSP MK2 with MEC Analog In adds eight high-level inputs for the most complex multi-channel factory systems. The UP 1FX is a dedicated mono subwoofer amplifier delivering 900 W RMS at 1 ohm.

For speakers, the BMW and Mercedes coaxial models fit into factory locations as a single drop-in unit, while the component sets separate the tweeter and include an external crossover for better soundstage flexibility. The two BMW underseat subwoofer pairs are identical in size and power (200 W RMS per pair), but differ in impedance: the UP W8BMW-S is 2-ohm, and the UP W8BMW-D is a dual voice coil version rated at 4 ohm, which can also run at 2 × 2 ohm with the metal bracket removed. Pair any amplifier with the correct vehicle-specific wiring harness for a true plug-and-play installation.

Match UP Plug & Play FAQs

Q: Which vehicles does the Match UP Plug & Play range cover?

A: The range includes products for BMW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and X Series, Mercedes-Benz C, E, GLC and S Class, and VAG vehicles — Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW — fitted with a 6-channel Quadlock factory head unit.

Q: What is the difference between the UP 7BMW and the UP 8BMW MK2?

A: The UP 7BMW is a 7-channel DSP amplifier for BMW models with HiFi option 676, while the UP 8BMW MK2 is an 8-channel version built specifically for BMW E, F and G30/G31 pre-facelift vehicles with the same option 676 system.

Q: What is the difference between the 2-ohm and 4-ohm BMW underseat subwoofers?

A: The UP W8BMW-S uses a 2-ohm single voice coil, while the UP W8BMW-D is a dual voice coil unit rated at 4 ohm — or 2 × 2 ohm with the metal bracket removed — both pairs delivering 200 W RMS / 400 W max.

Q: What is the difference between the coaxial and component speakers in the range?

A: Coaxial models combine the woofer and tweeter in one unit for a straightforward drop-in fit, while component sets use a separate 25 mm silk dome tweeter and external crossover, allowing more flexible tweeter placement and improved stereo imaging.

Q: Can CEN fit Match UP Plug & Play products at their Nottingham workshop?

A: Yes — CEN has a fitting workshop in Beeston, Nottingham, where amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers and wiring harnesses from the Match UP range can be professionally installed.