Smart headphones: Key market research findings
- Enhanced wireless connectivity
- Emergence of 3D sound headphones
Technavio has released a new market research report on the global smart headphones market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19% between 2016 and 2020. Smart headphones are in-built with latest technologies including Bluetooth compatibility, noise cancellation available with HD and Blu-ray sound format, 3D surround sound, and features like increased storage capacity, and water resistance. The increasing adoption of wireless headphones drives the global smart headphones market. The Americas is the highest revenue-contributing region in the global smart headphones market, owing to rising demand for home entertainment in the region. The region accounted for more than 41% of the overall market share in 2015.
The new industry research report from Technavio discusses in detail the key drivers and trends responsible for the growth of this market and its sub-segments.
“The latest headsets available in the market are equipped with the latest version of Bluetooth smart chip. This chip helps reduce power consumption when listening to music and improves the range and quality of the sound. The latest smartphones and headphones support near field communication (NFC) connectivity, which pairs with devices with a single tap. With further developments in wireless technology, vendors will enhance their products with better connectivity and battery life, which will drive the market in the coming years,” says Ujjwal P Doshi, Lead Analyst, Media & Entertainment, Technavio Research.
The growth in the home entertainment market has led to a high demand for headphones that provide surround sound. 3D headphones are one of the latest technologies in the gaming headset market. These headsets use a motion sensor also known as head tracking sensor, which detects the receiver and produces sound accordingly. The audio creates a cinematic surround experience. Some of the most popular 3D surround sound headphones include Ultrasone HFI-780, Logitech G35, and Tritton AX PRO.
The leading vendors in the global smart headphones market are Bragi, Jabra, SMS Audio, and Sony. The market is highly competitive with the presence of multiple global vendors that constantly try to innovate in the home entertainment market. These major vendors have the ability to outmatch their rival’s innovation or the next-generation technology
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Smart Headphones Market 2016-2020.
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