Hi-Fi System Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027

The Hi-Fi system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.91% during the forecast period to reach US$18.627 billion by 2027, from US$12.465 billion in 2020. High fidelity (commonly abbreviated as Hi-Fi or HiFi) refers to the high quality of audio rendering. High-fidelity equipment usually has very minimal or no audible noise or distortion, producing high clarity and pleasant-sounding audio. Hi-fi audio systems are extensively used in the automotive sector, to provide a high-quality audio experience for the user.

Market Trends:

The global Hi-Fi system market is expected to grow substantially, mainly due to its increasing adoption in the automotive industry. The prevalence of smart home devices has also increased the demand for Hi-Fi systems, leading to an increase in the market size. The Asia Pacific region has been reported to have the largest market share, due to the rapid developments in the automotive sector. The Asia Pacific region has also noticed the highest growth rate in the sector and is expected to continue leading the market in the forecasted period.

Growth Factors:

Developments In smart home technology

Hi-Fi systems act as a better alternative to traditional audio systems since they provide better-sounding audio with enhanced clarity and minimal distortion. Smart home technology has reported rapid developments in the sector, which have led to a surge in the demand for the Hi-Fi system market.

Sonos recently announced that it is joining the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which created the Matter standard. The Matter standard is designed to provide a unified platform for smart home devices, which allows other smart home devices to work together. Other members of this alliance include Google, Apple, Ikea, Samsung, Amazon, and Oppo.

Sony previously launched its new 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers and video streaming service. The speakers are designed to provide an immersive audio experience for the user, creating a 360-degree surround sound effect. The speakers are certified for Hi-Res audio and can also pick up voice commands, enhancing the smart home experience.

Smart home technology has been a new Market Trends: among people. With the developments in smart home technology and the advancements in hi-fi audio systems, the hi-fi system market is expected to rise.

Increasing Automotive Developments

The automotive industry has seen numerous advancements in the field of audio and infotainment systems. The Hi-Fi systems market has reported rapid development and a surge in demand owing to this reason.

Dolby, an American audio devices manufacturer, recently announced its partnership with Cinemo, a global automotive parts manufacturer. Dolby aims to achieve its world-class Dolby Atmos immersive audio interface in the automotive industry, to ensure that car drivers experience the best audio output. Cinemo has also provided infotainment systems and displays in higher-end luxury cars and hopes to provide the best music experience in vehicles with this partnership.

Harman Kardon released a concept of its new Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E) platform to deliver an immersive audio experience in the automotive sector. Harman said that it would use 5G technologies to stream live performances in cars, mobile phones, and smart devices. The users would also be able to interact with the artists in the form of song requests or voting. Additionally, Harman also revealed its new JBL speaker-mounted headrests, to provide individual audio experiences for everyone.

According to OICA, global vehicle sales for the year 2021 were more than 82 million units, which was about 4 million more than the previous year. Out of the total number, more than 56 million units were sold as passenger cars, which is the biggest market for Hi-Fi audio in the automotive sector. With the ever-increasing automotive market and the significant developments in the audio sector,

Restrain:

Energy Consumption

Electricity has been facing a constant global demand worldwide, and countries have been finding it difficult to keep up with this energy demand. The energy consumption for standby devices has been a major concern for governments worldwide. According to the European Commission, the European citizens pay almost EU€ 15 billion (US$ 15.81 billion) for standby electricity consumption of devices such as TVs, DVDs, Hi-Fi systems, modems, etc. Hi-Fi systems have been known to consume about 26 kWh on standby annually. With this increasing standby consumption, it becomes difficult for energy companies to keep up with the demand. With this increasing energy consumption, and with the increasing electricity prices, the Hi-Fi system market may face a decrease in demand.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a slowdown in the overall market's sales. Since most automotive companies were closed, owing to the strict lockdown regulations implemented by most countries, the Hi-Fi system market faced huge losses. However, as countries have started to lift their lockdown regulations, the market has been flourishing. The Hi-Fi system market has reported a significant increase in demand in 2020/21. With most industries going back to normal production processes, the Hi-fi system market is expected to rise.

Market Segmentation:

• By Product Type

Speakers and Soundbars

Blu-Ray Players

Network Media Players

DVD Player

Headphones

Others

• By Connectivity

Wired

Wireless

• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Airplay
• By Application

Residential

Commercial

Automotive

Others

• By Geography

North America

• USA
• Canada
• Mexico

South America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others

Europe

• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Spain
• Others

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• South Africa
• Others

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• India
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Others