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.

Always showing impressive designs with straight angles and strong color schemes, Roland's lifestyle headphone brand, V-MODA has announced its first fitness-focused Bluetooth in-ear headphones combine a versatile TriFit design to enhance sport performances, while offering a clear sound signature with strong bass and clear treble definition. The new BassFit Wireless in-ear headphones are now available and "ready to withstand even the most rigorous of workouts," the brand says.

Jaybird announced its latest Tarah Pro Wireless Sport Headphones, now featuring industry leading 14 hours of battery life in a Bluetooth 5, extremely durable, fully weatherproof and compact wireless design. Equipped with unique features geared towards athletes, the new Jaybird sports model provides a secure custom-fit and uncompromising sound, with new Personalized EQ functionality through the Jaybird app. Tarah Pro is also the first in Jaybird’s new Pro Series wireless sport headphones for endurance athletes.

Bose made two important announcements on its popular range of headphones. Entering a new increasingly popular category, Bose introduced its SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds, designed especially for active users that want to workout with music. At the same time, the Massachusetts company updated its iconic QC35 noise-cancelling headphones to become the first to offer voice access to Google Assistant, and introducing new settings to control environmental noise.

One of the first brands to bring wireless sport earbuds to the world, Jaybird now announced its new Jaybird X3 Wireless Sport Headphones. These next generation wireless in-ear buds are sweatproof, use Bluetooth 4.1 and offer a universal secure sport fit with improved sound and customizable audio options, including Voice Prompts. More importantly, the improved eight-hour battery now allows for longer wireless sessions.

Jabra launched its next-generation wireless headphones for sports enthusiasts with Hearing Components’ Comply Isolation foam tips included as accessory for superior passive noise cancelation and comfort. The new Jabra Sports Pulse and Jabra Sports Coach Special Edition headphones allow users to get rid of the surrounding noise at the gym and focus on performance with enhanced bass.

A new study, conducted by a market research institute on behalf of Sennheiser, found that more than half of athletes who engage in sports at least once or twice a month say their headphones help them stay focused, creating a personal space. 27 percent say they do so to block outside noise.