Audio Equipment Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Home audio and cinema in Thailand experienced a notable decline in 2025, with retail volume sales falling by 14% to 679,000 units. This contraction was driven by several key factors. Firstly, prevailing economic conditions led consumers to be more cautious with their spending, particularly on discre ...

Sales of home audio and cinema have seen a decline in retail volume terms in 2025 as many product categories such as traditional speakers lost out to wireless variants which are cheaper, much smaller and portable. Consumers have largely migrated towards wireless variants as these are more convenient ...

Volume sales of in-car entertainment in the Czech Republic are projected to record a double-digit decline in 2025. The category continues to face mounting pressure from several trends, including rapid technological advancement, evolving consumer behaviour, the increasing popularity of electric vehic ...

Retail volume sales of in-car entertainment in Spain fell by 10% in 2025 to total 168,000 units, due to more sophisticated built-in technology from car manufacturers reducing the need to purchase upgrades. The category continued to face mounting challenges, with double-digit declines in both retail ...

Sales of in-car entertainment have been declining in retail volume terms in 2025, with in-car speakers being the only category to register growth. Sales of other products such as in-car navigation systems have suffered from consumers switching to the use of mobile phone applications for navigating, ...

Sales of home audio and cinema remain in a negative slump in Hungary in 2025, with value sales also in a decline. Home audio and cinema products are generally losing the interest of consumers, due to developments in televisions which have improved both picture and sound quality. Likewise, laptops, d ...

In 2025, wireless headphones in Spain witnessed solid growth, with retail volume sales increasing by 6% to reach 4.7 million units. This rise was primarily driven by the mass segment, where an expanding range of players, greater affordability, and notable improvements in product quality and durabili ...

In 2025 in Colombia, the positive trajectory of wireless headphones continues to evolve, albeit at a more moderate pace than has been seen recently. As daily activities increasingly emphasise mobility, ranging from commuting to sports and gaming, wireless headphones have emerged as a practical solut ...

Volume sales of wireless headphones have increased in 2025. Volume growth in 2025 has been supported by improving household sentiment with falling interest rates and more stable inflation. Consumers also often gravitate towards affordable luxuries such as wireless headphones during times of economic ...

In 2025, in-car entertainment remains in decline in Japan in a trend observed over the past 15 years, where both volume and value have struggled. This persistent downturn is largely a result of structural changes within the automotive industry. Traditionally, the in-car entertainment category tracke ...

In 2025, retail volume sales of home audio and cinema in Singapore decreased by 7% to 90,000 units, a trend driven by evolving consumer preferences and lifestyle changes. Singaporean consumers increasingly prioritised space efficiency and multifunctionality, especially in urban homes, where space co ...

Volume sales of home audio and cinema products in the Czech Republic are expected to decline in 2025, as consumer preferences continue to shift away from traditional home entertainment systems. The growing popularity of portable audio solutions, smart speakers, and streaming services is significantl ...

Volume sales of home audio and cinema have decreased in 2025. This decline in volume sales aligns with changing household preferences. Consumers are increasingly moving away from bulky, fixed and static home audio and cinema products and towards more compact and mobile audio alternatives – particula ...

Volume sales of portable players are rising in the UAE in 2025. Growth is being driven entirely by wireless speakers, which continues to perform well as local consumers invest in audio solutions for homes, gatherings and on-the-go use. Their portability, modern design and affordable price points mad ...

Retail volume sales of in-car entertainment are set to grow in Greece in 2025 driven by an increase in car ownership in the country. However, growth rates in the category are slowing as the rate of car ownership growth slows. In-car speakers is expected to be the best performing category in 2025 as, ...

In 2025, retail volume sales of in-car entertainment in Chile fell by 5% falling to 141,000 units, continuing a trend of decline witnessed over much of the review period. This decrease was largely driven by the emergence of competitors offering more advanced technology and features, particularly sma ...

Volume sales of home audio and cinema declined in 2025, continuing the downward trend observed in previous years of the review period. Despite some easing in the inflation rate and a gradual recovery in consumer purchasing power, traditional home audio devices are losing their appeal. Many Egyptians ...

Volume sales of wireless headphones are set to rise in the Netherlands in 2025, driven by smartphone purchases and increasing reliance on wireless audio solutions. With major smartphone manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Google continuing to phase out 3.5mm headphone jacks, wireless headphone ...

Retail volume sales of wireless headphones grew by 5% in Vietnam in 2025, reaching 4.6 million units. This growth was primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of social media and the rising need for personal space to enjoy music or maintain focus at work. Younger consumers, in particular, have ...

In contrast to widespread declines across most consumer electronics categories in 2025, wireless headphones are set to post a double-digit volume increase in Argentina. Despite pressures from high inflation and reduced consumer spending, the category has continued to expand, marking its seventh cons ...

In 2025, in-car entertainment in Singapore saw a further decline, with retail volume sales dropping by 12% to 19,000 units. This trend solidified the category’s position as one of the smallest and most challenged within consumer electronics. The primary driver of this decline was the widespread adop ...

In 2025, retail volume sales of home audio and cinema in Vietnam declined by 2% to 349,000 units. This decrease was mainly attributed to the maturity of the category, and the fact that the economy faced significant challenges, leading to unpredictable consumer trends. In addition, retailers in major ...

In-car entertainment in South Korea is experiencing a pronounced structural decline driven by the widespread integration of navigation, speakers, and media players within new vehicles. Most new cars now come with large touchscreens, built-in navigation, premium speakers, and advanced infotainment sy ...

Volume sales of in-car entertainment remain in a negative slump in Hungary in 2025, with value also in small negative growth. This sluggish performance is attributed to the fact that modern consumers prefer to use their smartphones with navigation apps, while tablets and laptops also serve for enter ...

Volume sales of in-car entertainment devices in Argentina are set to record another significant double-digit decline in 2025, following a steep fall in 2024. The ongoing economic challenges, including falling disposable income, a sharp drop in GDP, and persistently high inflation despite some decele ...