Original Dashboard / Console Center Speaker – 80A035453A

Original factory center speaker mounted in the center console / under the windshield (midrange / wideband center stage speaker – Centerlautsprecher), designed for Audi A7 Sportback, S7 and RS7 (4K / 4K8 generation), as well as Audi A6 C8 (type 4K2 / 4K5 / 4KA) and Audi Q5 / SQ5 (type FY) produced from 2018 to 2026, including models with 3.0 V6 TFSI (55 TFSI / 340 hp), 2.0 TFSI (40/45 TFSI), S7 and RS7 variants, and TDI diesel engines based on the modular longitudinal MLBevo platform.

Original VAG factory audio component. Made with a rigid technical plastic basket featuring integrated mounting points, a durable diaphragm suspension resistant to sunlight and temperature changes under the windshield, and an efficient magnetic system. It is part of the factory audio systems (including Audi Sound System - 9VD and the optional Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound - 9VS). It is responsible for precise reproduction of the midrange and high frequencies, creating a spatial soundstage (3D acoustics), and clear playback of navigation prompts, Bluetooth hands-free system, and voice assistant messages.

Technical specifications:

• Catalog part number (OE): 80A035453A / 80A 035 453 A (interchangeable with related revisions in the 80A035453, 80A035453B, 80A035453C series)

• System / Category: Audio and multimedia equipment / Console speakers, under-windshield speakers and center drivers (Center Dash Speaker / Lautsprecher Instrumententafel Mitte)

• Function: Center channel sound and voice prompt playback

• Audio system compatibility: Standard Audi audio system, Audi Sound System (PR: 9VD) and Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System (PR: 9VS / 9ZE)

• Impedance: 4 Ohms (VAG OEM factory standard)

• Electrical connector: Original VAG 2-pin sealed connector with snap-lock

• Mounting location: Center console – upper dashboard under the windshield grille (center of the cockpit under the front windshield)

• Dedicated models: Audi A7 Sportback / S7 / RS7 (type 4K8), Audi A6 / Avant / Allroad (type 4K / C8) and Audi Q5 / SQ5 (type FY)

• Steering wheel side: Left (LHD) and Right (RHD) – universal component

• Condition: Original used part (100% functional – acoustically and electrically tested, coil not rubbing, diaphragm and rubber suspension in perfect condition without cracks, no distortion, crackling or popping, all mounting tabs intact)

• Manufacturer: Audi AG / VAG / PSS / Sonavox (OEM Original)

Main application:

• Audi:

  • A7 Sportback (type 4K8) – model years 2018 to 2026 (all engine versions and audio packages with a center speaker)

  • S7 Sportback (type 4K8) – model years 2019 to 2026

  • RS7 Sportback (type 4K8) – model years 2019 to 2026

  • A6 / A6 Avant / Allroad (type 4K2 / 4K5 / 4KA - C8) – model years 2018 to 2026

  • S6 / RS6 Avant (type 4K - C8) – model years 2019 to 2026

  • Q5 / SQ5 / Sportback (type FY) – model years 2017 to 2026

Fitment guarantee and VIN verification

Each driver undergoes coil resistance testing with an ohmmeter to check for shorts, as well as an acoustic frequency generator test before being prepared for shipping.

Fitment / installation tip: The initial 80A designation (multimedia/accessories group 035) with index A specifies the wideband driver used in the latest MLBevo platform architecture. Due to its mounting directly under the windshield, this speaker is exposed to extreme sunlight and high summer temperatures. Typical symptoms of a worn or burnt coil include crackling when listening to loud music, popping during phone calls, distorted navigation voice prompts, or an information system control unit error (5F / J525 amplifier): B106613 (Center dashboard speaker: open circuit). Installing the original OEM speaker restores perfect sound clarity without the need to modify plugs or matching resistors. Before purchasing, we recommend comparing the OE number stamped on the driver's magnet or verifying it using the vehicle's VIN.