VW Golf 8 with Harman Kardon (HK) | 8-channel DSP sound upgrade | Subwoofer Bold 6

Sound system upgrade for the Volkswagen Golf VIII with factory-installed sound system.

By using the Match UP8 DSP amplifier with pre-calibrated DSP setup, both the output power and the tonal quality of the factory-installed Harman Kardon sound system are significantly increased. The amplifier amplifies the individual channels, corrects weaknesses in the frequency response, and applies vehicle-specific time alignment to the signal, which significantly improves the soundstage of the overall system.

Scope of delivery:

• Match UP8 DSP amplifier with pre-installed high-power sound setup for Golf VIII with HK
• Replacement subwoofer chassis Bold 6, ready to connect
• Plug & Play wiring harness with power supply connection
• Special tools

Powerful performance in a compact format:

The Match UP8 DSP is smaller than a sheet of A5 paper, but as powerful as a true giant! With an almost unbelievable 650/1300 watts RMS/max output power and eight amplifier channels, it'll make many a loudspeaker sweat! Such power in such a compact space is only possible thanks to Audiotec Fischer's proprietary Class HD technology, which guarantees sensational efficiency and therefore minimal heat generation. This opens up unprecedented possibilities when choosing the installation location. This plug-and-play amplifier fits behind the glove compartment in most vehicles, minimizing installation effort and eliminating long cable runs!

Features:

• Extremely powerful 64-bit "Fixed Point" Audio DSP
• ACO – Advanced 32-bit Co-Processor platform for extended functionality
• ISA (Input Signal Analyzer) and InputEQ for easy analysis and compensation of input signals
• Proprietary TuneEQ function for automated adjustment of the output equalizers
• SFX sound effects – Augmented Bass Processing, RealCenter & Intelligent 6-channel high-level input with ADEP.3 circuitry. 1-to-1 channel routing option (IOR) in conjunction with the optional MEC ANA-LOG IN module – same number of high-level inputs and amplifier channels. VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) allows for even more flexible configuration of highly complex sound systems. MEC slot for system expansions such as Bluetooth® HD audio streaming, high-resolution audio streaming via USB, etc. Optical SPDIF input with a sampling rate between 12 and 96 kHz. Mono RCA output for connecting additional amplifiers, e.g., a subwoofer amplifier. SCP (Smart Control Port) for optional accessories such as DIRECTOR, CONDUCTOR, etc. Co.
• Auto Remote Switch
• Start-stop capability down to 6 volts supply voltage
• Extremely compact dimensions and low heat generation thanks to very high efficiency

• RMS / Max. Power

- Output power at 4 ohms: 5 x 65 / 130 watts (front/rear/center)
- Subwoofer output at 2 ohms: 2 x 160 watts RMS

• Amplifier technology Class HD
• Input sensitivity 11.2 volts via high-level speaker input
• Input impedance high-level 13 ohms
• Outputs 7 x speaker outputs
• Frequency range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
• DSP resolution 64 bits
• DSP processing power 295 MHz (1.2 billion MAC operations/second)
• Sampling rate 48 kHz
• DSP type Audio signal processor
• Signal converter Burr-Brown
• Signal-to-noise ratio analog input > 105 dB (A-weighted)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 0.03%
• Damping factor > 100
• Operating voltage 10.5 volts (max. 5 sec. down to 6 volts)
• No-load current consumption 450 mA
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 45 x 130 x 153 mm

Ampire Bold 6 with multiplex adapter ring for Harman Kardon enclosures:

(Applies to vehicles produced until mid-2023; after that, the vehicle will receive a different subwoofer enclosure that is not suitable for modifying the subwoofer driver. In this case, we recommend a new/different subwoofer enclosure, e.g., ourmodified VAG enclosure, to be used. Further details can be obtained at info@ars-stuttgart.de or +4971141427077):

• Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Chassis
• Nominal Diameter: 165mm
• Impedance: 4 + 4 Ohms
• Steel Basket
• 1.5"/38mm Dual Voice Coil
• Poly-Carbon Cone
• Ventilated Spider
• 8mm X-max.
• Ultra Low Bass Technology
• Pe 125/250 Watt Power Handling