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Earphones and Headphones Market to Surpass USD $25bn by 2024

August 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Earphones and Headphones Market to Surpass USD $25bn by 2024

According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the earphone and headphone market share is set to exceed USD 18.2 billion by 2023 and to exceed $25bn by 2024. Advancements in wireless technologies and the rising adoption of portable devices such as smartphones, mobiles, laptops, and tablets will prominently drive earphones and headphones market size over the coming six years. Global shipments will grow at nearly 4% CAGR estimation, the market research firm predicts.

Global Smart Speaker Market Forecast to Grow at 50% CAGR from 2017 to 2024

July 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Global Smart Speaker Market Forecast to Grow at 50% CAGR from 2017 to 2024

According to Global Market Insights, the global market for Smart Speakers represented over USD 400 million in 2016 and is predicted to grow at an estimated CAGR of over 50% from 2017 to 2024. The market research company says Internet of things (IoT) is expected to be a major factor driving growth. "The rising penetration of the Internet has extended to everyday applications and has increased the consumer demand for smart devices that offer a wide range of functions," they state.

Test Bench: Fountek NeoX 3.0 Ribbon Tweeter

May 4, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Fountek NeoX 3.0 Ribbon Tweeter

The transducer I characterized in this Test Bench is a high-end ribbon tweeter from a Shanghai, China-based company, Fountek Electronics Co., Ltd. Fountek was founded in April 2003 with a mission statement to supply strictly high-end two-channel products. We received its new third-generation ribbon tweeter, the NeoX 3.0, with an 80 mm × 12 mm × 0.15 mm thick reinforced sandwich (960 mm2 radiating area), closed-back injection-molded rear cavity with two aluminum heatsinks and a built-in transformer. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2016.

MUSIC Appoints Van Williamson to Lead Installed Sound Market Efforts

December 19, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

MUSIC Appoints Van Williamson to Lead Installed Sound Market Efforts

We’ve not heard much from Uli Behringer’s ventures for almost all of 2016, except for the fact that MUSIC has been hiring and restructuring all its world operations, centered on expanded manufacturing facilities in China. Now MUSIC confirmed the appointment of yet another ex-Harman executive, this time to lead its Installed Sound efforts.

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale

December 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou, the largest trade fair for the pro audio and lighting industry in China, will stage a full array of top-of-the-line products plus industry-focused events within 13 halls (130,000 sqm) plus the entire outdoor space in Area A of the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 22 - 25 February 2017. The signature Audio Brand Name Halls, a special showcase for key international audio brands, continue to expand.

Michail Barabasz to Speak at The LoudSpeaker Sourcing Show 2016

September 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Michail Barabasz to Speak at The LoudSpeaker Sourcing Show 2016

This year’s Loudspeaker Sourcing Show provides a platform for forum talks and presentations from industry leaders and exhibiting companies. The first announced speaker is Michail Barabasz of Lorantz Audio Services. Well regarded as one of the best speaker designers in our industry, Barabasz will be speaking about his 40 years of experience in high-end loudspeaker design in Australia.

Planning Is In Full Swing For The 2016 Loudspeaker Sourcing Show

August 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Planning Is In Full Swing For The 2016 Loudspeaker Sourcing Show

The 2016 Loudspeaker Sourcing Show will be held October 7, 8 and 9, 2016 at the Nansha Grand Hotel in Guangzhou, China. This second edition is on track to be largest and even more productive for the companies exhibiting and those attending. The show is for ALL companies that deal with loudspeakers including consumer, contractor A/V, mobile, audiophile, headphone, musical instrument and professional market segments.

International Audio Group (IAG) Confirms Steve Hutt Is Heading R&D Efforts at Wharfedale Pro

March 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

International Audio Group (IAG) Confirms Steve Hutt Is Heading R&D Efforts at Wharfedale Pro

International Audio Group (IAG) announced further expansion with the appointment of industry veteran, Steve Hutt to Director of R&D - Wharfedale Pro. With more than 30 years in the professional audio business Steve chairs the AES standards and technical committees on loudspeakers, has authored numerous AES technical papers and holds 15 Patents.

Messe Berlin Promotes New Consumer Electronics Show in China, Expanding IFA’s Success

September 28, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Messe Berlin Promotes New Consumer Electronics Show in China, Expanding IFA’s Success

Preparations are underway for Consumer Electronics China (CE China), a global IFA event that will be the new premier trade show for the Chinese market. The new trade show for consumer electronics and appliances will take place in Shenzhen, China, in April 2016 and will be developed by the Messe Berlin team responsible for the huge success of IFA.

Vendor Selection: What Do These Crazy Americans Want?

July 8, 2015 by Mike Klasco

Vendor Selection: What Do These Crazy Americans Want?

Regardless of how well our Asian partners speak English, there is still quite a cultural gap that often brings on gray hair and increases blood pressure to both sides. Mike Klasco discusses the differing perceptions and sensibilities between Western customers and Asian vendors. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2012.

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