THE WORLD MARKET FOR IN-VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEMS 2009 EDITION

THE WORLD MARKET FOR IN-VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEMS 2009 EDITION published by IMS Research in March, 2009. This report consists of 118 PAGES (including 72 tables) and the price starts from US $ 5610.

Introduction

Abstract

This study focuses exclusively on the world market for audio in light vehicles, particularly on "high-end" audio aspects of in-vehicle audio that separate premium, high quality approaches from mainstream systems, the report provides industry professionals with an up-to-date and focused assessment of OEM and aftermarket prospects out to 2016. The report addresses several key issues:

• How will the market for audio systems in light vehicles develop in each of the main geographic regions (USA, Western Europe, Japan, South Korea, China and Rest of the World)?
• What will happen to CD drives? Will they stop featuring in audio systems? What if anything will replace them?
• What connectivity solutions will be used for portable audio players?
• What are the OEM and aftermarket prospects for standalone augmentation equipment such as amplifiers, equalizers, multi-channel decoders and other audio processors?
• What are the market implications of vehicle manufacturer approaches to premium audio such as branded audio systems and speaker quality?
• Who are the leading suppliers and what are their market shares?

The report will quantify and analyze the current worldwide market for High-End Audio Systems, including the following segmentation:

• By Application (8)
• By Media Format (Cassette, CD, Blu-Ray, Others)
• By Portable Device Connectivity (AUX, Bluetooth, iPod, SD Card slot, USB)
• By Region (USA, Western Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, Rest of the World)

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology

Chapter 2 - World Market by Systems

• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 World Light Vehicle Sales Volumes
• 2.2 Premium Branding for OEM Audio Systems
• 2.3 Media Format
• 2.4 Auxiliary Connectivity
• 2.5 Terrestrial Digital Radios
  • 2.5.1 Digital Radio Standards
  • 2.5.2 OEM Market for Digital Radio
  • 2.5.3 Aftermarket Digital Radio
  • 2.5.4 World Market Digital Radio: all channels
• 2.6 Multi-channel Surround Sound Systems
  • 2.6.1 Types of Multi-channel Playback
  • 2.6.2 OEM Multi-channel Audio Systems
  • 2.6.3 Aftermarket Multi-channel Audio Systems
• 2.7 Standalone Equalizers
• 2.8 Standalone Amplifiers
  • 2.8.1 OEM Market for Amplifiers
  • 2.8.2 Aftermarket Amplifiers
• 2.9 Speakers in OEM High-end Audio Systems
  • 2.9.1 OEM Installation of 6-or-more Speakers
  • 2.9.2 OEM Market for Subwoofers

Chapter 3 - Regional Market by Systems

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Analysis by Region
  • 3.1.1 USA
  • 3.1.2 Western Europe
  • 3.1.3 Japan
  • 3.1.4 South Korea
  • 3.1.5 China
  • 3.1.6 Rest of the World

Chapter 4 - Competitive Environment

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Suppliers
• 4.2 Acquisition & Mergers
• 4.3 World Market Shares

Appendix 1 - List of Tables & Figures

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