Upgrading a car’s audio system can mean different things to different drivers. For many, it starts with frustration, vocals that sound muffled, bass that disappears at highway speeds, or a high-end vehicle that simply doesn’t sound as premium as it looks. Whether you want to fix a muddled factory sound or build a private concert hall on wheels, Audiotec Fischer offers the most sophisticated solutions in the industry.
Audiotec Fischer is the German powerhouse behind BRAX, Helix, and Match. Each brand serves a different type of vehicle and listener, but they share a common emphasis on the ability to undo the poor sound quality often found in modern factory systems.
BRAX: The No Compromise Listening Experience
BRAX products represent the most premium segment of the Audiotec Fischer lineup. These
amplifiers and processors are designed with minimal compromise, focusing on precision and consistency.
- Advantages: The cleanest sound possible with zero background hiss.
- Limitations: This is a premium investment. To truly appreciate what BRAX can do, it is best paired with high-end speakers and a full custom installation.
- Best Applications: Owners of high-end luxury cars or custom projects who want the absolute best of the best.
Helix: Flexible DSP-Based Audio Solutions
Helix focuses on advanced digital signal processing (DSP) to overcome the acoustic challenges of a vehicle interior. These units take the audio signal from the factory radio, remove the factory equalization, and redistribute the sound for better alignment and clarity.
- Advantages: It fixes the acoustic problems caused by your car’s interior, allowing our tuners to adjust the sound so it hits your left and right ears at the exact same microsecond, creating a perfectly centered sound for you.
- Limitations: These systems require professional calibration using specialized measurement software and microphones to ensure the output is balanced for the specific cabin dimensions.
- Best Applications: Drivers who want a significant increase in audio clarity and a more accurate sound balance while retaining their original factory head unit and dashboard appearance.
Match: OEM-Focused Plug-and-Play Upgrades
Match products are designed specifically for vehicles where minimal modification is preferred. These systems use vehicle-specific harnesses and compact designs to integrate cleanly with factory audio systems.
- Advantages: Uses vehicle-specific wire harnesses for a direct connection to factory plugs, so no modification of the original vehicle wiring is required. The installation is fully reversible.
- Limitations: Lower power output than BRAX or Helix systems, resulting in performance often being limited by the power handling of the factory wiring and speaker locations.
- Best Applications: Match is well suited for newer vehicles, leased cars, or daily drivers where the goal is improved sound clarity without extensive modification or visible changes.
Choosing the Right Audio Upgrade for Your Vehicle
Selecting the right upgrade depends on your vehicle, your budget, and the level of modification you are comfortable with. At Ralph’s Radio, we design systems based on these specific requirements. Whether it’s the direct integration of a Match system or the high-output precision of a BRAX build, we ensure the system is calibrated for your specific needs.
If you are ready to improve the audio performance of your vehicle, come speak with our team at Ralph’s Radio in Vancouver or Victoria.