Wireless speakers and headphones encompass various speakers, sound bars, earphones and headphones which can be used to play audio from various types of electronic devices. Wireless speakers and headphones can be used with television sets, computers, multimedia players and smartphones, among others to enhance the volume and quality of the audio output. With increasing adoption of wireless technology coupled with consumer’s inclination towards hassle free connectivity, wireless speakers and headphones have gained immense popularity in the recent years. Such devices communicate with the use of Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi technology to ensure seamless streaming of audio wirelessly. In terms of technology, Bluetooth enabled audio devices have been immensely popular on account of effortless connectivity coupled with higher degree of mobility. Users can connect their smartphones and tablets with their Bluetooth earphones and headphones to ensure wireless streaming of audio files. In addition, there has been a rising demand for low-end Bluetooth speakers which are easy to carry and offer higher audio output as compared to smartphones and tablets.

Large multiple Bluetooth speakers are widely used in homes across the world to achieve enhanced sound quality and surround sound effect in the viewing area. However, installation of multiple speakers leads to higher overall cost and complications in speaker placement. As an alternative to speakers, sound bars have been gaining popularity on account of its affordability and compact size. Sound bars are relatively thin as compared to traditional speakers and yet incorporate features such as stereo and surround sound audio thereby, making it a popular choice at affordable prices. Furthermore, there has been a rising trend of installing Wi-Fi speakers in multiple rooms within the house in connection with a consolidated home entertainment system. Thereby, with numerous types of devices available for a wide range of applications, the overall wireless speakers and headphones market is expected to witness significant adoption in the following years.

The report titled “Global Wireless Speakers and Headphones Market- Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2017 – 2025” offers strategic insights into the global wireless speakers and headphones market along with the market value and estimates for the duration 2015 to 2025. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on product and cross-sectional study across different geographies and sub-geographies. The study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the years 2016 & 2025. The report also provides a prolific view on market dynamics such as market drivers, restraints and opportunities. In addition, the report covers a section providing production and pricing trends in some of the major markets.

In order to help strategic decision makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading manufacturers of wireless speakers and headphones, market positioning and key developments. Some of the major players profiled in the report are Apple, Inc., Bose Corporation, DEI Holdings, Inc., HARMAN International Industries, Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Sonos, Inc., Sony Corporation, VIZIO, Inc. and VOXX International Corp.

Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the wireless speakers and headphones industry
• Market drivers, market restraints, and their impact on the market growth
• In-depth competitive analysis
• Historic 2-year market size data (2015 – 2016)

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global wireless speakers and headphones market, offering market value and estimates for the period from 2017 to 2025, keeping in mind the above mentioned factors.

The global wireless speakers and headphones market is segmented, based on product, into following categories:

• Wireless Earphones and Headphones
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Wi-Fi Speakers
• Wireless Sound Bars

On the basis of product, the overall wireless speakers and headphones market was led by the Bluetooth speakers segment in 2016. The segment accounted for over one third share in the overall wireless speakers and headphones market across the globe. Factors such as higher adoption of large Bluetooth speakers in home entertainment systems have led to the larger contribution of this segment in the recent years. In addition, compact and portable Bluetooth speakers which can be easily carried around have been gaining popularity. Such compact speakers enable users to play audio and video files through their Bluetooth enabled phones and experience an enhanced audio experience as compared to the phone’s inbuilt speakers.

The wireless earphones and headphones segment has been witnessing higher demand in the recent years. Factors such as increased availability of Bluetooth earphones coupled with growing consumer preference towards wireless ear pieces have contributed to the rising demand for such earphones and headphones. The segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025.

The global wireless speakers and headphones market has been segmented, on the basis of geographical regions, as per following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Latin America

North America held the largest share in the global wireless speakers and headphones market, in terms of value in 2016. The rise of wireless speakers and headphones market in this region is majorly driven by higher consumer awareness and spending capacity. In addition, the region experiences higher adoption of integrated home entertainment systems leading to higher demand for wireless speakers which offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The region attributed to over one third of the overall wireless speakers and headphones sales in 2016 globally. With continued adoption and technological developments in wireless technology, the North America wireless speakers and headphones market is expected to witness continued growth during the forecast period.

Europe followed the North America region, in terms of market value, in the global wireless speakers and headphones market in 2016. Some of the leading markets for wireless speakers and headphones in the European region include UK, Germany and France, among others. In the Asia Pacific region, growing economies such as India and China offer immense growth opportunities for the wireless speakers and headphones market on account of rising disposable income and increasing rate of technology adoption.