The global 2013 home audio market (covering wireless speakers, speaker docks, AV receivers, integrated audio systems and soundbars) is set to achieve 10% growth according to Futuresource, making it a "positive force" in the home CE segment.
"As consumers demand more flexibility from their music and audio-- be it through music accessibility, discoverability, sharing their favourite songs or simply wanting a richer experience from their TV-- home audio continues to play a starring role in the Zeitgeist," the analyst says. "This year we're going to see home audio products ship around 60 million units worldwide, with a trade value of $7.3 billion. At a time when many segments of the CE industry seem to be driving with the brakes on, home audio represents an enormous opportunity for manufacturers and retailers alike."