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Futuresource Updates Headphones Market Report for 2020
December 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Futuresource Updates Headphones Market Report for 2020

The aftermarket headphones segment continues to attract consumer spend, with 2019 shaping up to be another industry high point, according to the new Headphones Market report from Futuresource Consulting. The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes - 5% year-on-year - and substantial growth in revenue (14%). True wireless and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) are the main engines of growth in the total value of the headphones market accompanied by the rising ASP's, as consumers demand for new premium features remains strong.
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Audio Collaborative 2019: Two Key Audio Trends and What to Expect
December 5, 2019 by Joao Martins

Audio Collaborative 2019: Two Key Audio Trends and What to Expect

Promoted every year by the market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative 2019 full-day conference on November 7 was invaluable, with Futuresource's leading market analysts and researchers sharing some of the latest stats and trends on the topics in the agenda, combined with great panels and in-between keynotes. This is the third of my reports, originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter.
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Worldwide Home Loudspeaker Market Shows Pockets of Growth
December 5, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Worldwide Home Loudspeaker Market Shows Pockets of Growth

Futuresource Consulting unveiled its latest Home Audio Worldwide Loudspeaker Report which demonstrates that the market is showing resilience despite shifting listening habits, as consumers look beyond traditional audio products, fixing their sights on smart speakers and headphones. The recent changes in loudspeaker preferences means trade value is faring better than volume, according to the new worldwide loudspeaker report from Futuresource.
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Audio Collaborative 2019: The Professional Loudspeaker Market
November 27, 2019 by Joao Martins

Audio Collaborative 2019: The Professional Loudspeaker Market

Promoted every year by the market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative 2019 full-day conference on November 7 was invaluable, with Futuresource's leading market analysts and researchers sharing some of the latest stats and trends on the topics in the agenda, combined with great panels and in-between keynotes. This is the second of my reports, originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter.
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Audio Collaborative 2019: Way Beyond the Trends
November 21, 2019 by Joao Martins

Audio Collaborative 2019: Way Beyond the Trends

Promoted every year by the market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative 2019 full-day conference on November 7 was invaluable, with Futuresource's leading market analysts and researchers sharing some of the latest stats and trends on the topics in the agenda, combined with great panels and in-between keynotes. This is the first of my reports, originally published in The Audio Voice newsletter.
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Audio Collaborative 2019 More Content, Speakers and Sponsors!
October 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Collaborative 2019 More Content, Speakers and Sponsors!

Wow! What a lineup for this year's Audio Collaborative conference! Promoted every year by market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative is a premier must attend event for consumer audio, pro audio and entertainment industry professionals. This year dedicated to Content & Technology Evolution Spurring Innovation, Futuresource's Audio Collaborative 2019 event has an amazing lineup of speakers and activities confirmed. Plan to attend the sixth edition, taking place in London, November 7, 2019.
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Gaming Headsets Lead the Way as Accessories Break the 3$ Billion Barrier
October 22, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Gaming Headsets Lead the Way as Accessories Break the 3$ Billion Barrier

The gaming accessories market continues its ascent, with 76 million units shipped worldwide in 2018, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. That’s an increase of 22% on 2017, generating a retail value of US$3.1 billion from a combination of headsets, speakers, keyboards and mice. Last year’s headset growth won’t be repeated this year, with Futuresource forecasts pointing to a minor decline in volumes for 2019 due to cyclical hardware trends for games consoles.
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Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019

Futuresource Consulting just released the latest market update on its dedicated global headphone market research. According to the latest quarterly tracker report from Futuresource, premium headphones continue to capture the imagination of consumers, with global revenues in Q2 2019 growing nearly four times faster than shipments, at 44% year-on-year.
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New Research on Professional Mixer Consoles Forecasts Market to be Worth US$1 Billion in 2023
September 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Research on Professional Mixer Consoles Forecasts Market to be Worth US$1 Billion in 2023

The professional mixer console market achieved global revenues of US$775 million in 2018 and is on track for annual sales of nearly US$1 billion by 2023, according to a comprehensive new report from Futuresource Consulting. The market research firm has been focusing on specific product categories in the professional audio industry, from microphones to professional headphones, which have not been fully characterized before on a global perspective. Audio mixers are an interesting category, since they are right at the core of the action.
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With Competition Between Streaming Services Intensifying, Hardware Has Become an Important Growth Factor
August 22, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

With Competition Between Streaming Services Intensifying, Hardware Has Become an Important Growth Factor

After a dynamic few years in the music and audio industries, 2018 and the first half of 2019 have once again been marked by the continuous growth of global music streaming subscriptions, with this momentum expected to continue in the short to medium term. By 2023, Futuresource expects the number of streaming subscriptions to exceed 425 million globally, representing over 90% of total consumer spend on recorded music, according to its latest Streaming Music Outlook & Service overview report.
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