Soundbars Global Market Report 2026

A soundbar is a slim, elongated speaker system designed to enhance the audio quality of televisions and multimedia devices. It provides improved sound clarity and depth, often creating a surround sound effect without requiring multiple speakers. Soundbars are favored for their space-saving design and easy installation compared to traditional home theater setups.

The primary types of soundbars include tabletop, wall-mounted, and others. Tabletop soundbars are compact audio devices intended to sit on a table or TV stand. Compared to built-in TV speakers, they are simpler to install, occupy less space, and deliver superior sound quality. These soundbars are installed using various methods, such as active soundbars, passive soundbars, and others, with prices ranging from low to high. They are used in applications like music players, television sets, computer systems, and more, and are distributed through both online and offline channels.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the soundbar market by increasing the cost of imported components such as speakers, amplifiers, and semiconductors, thereby affecting production and pricing strategies. The market segments most impacted include high-end soundbars and smart soundbars, especially in regions heavily reliant on imports like North America and Europe. While tariffs have led to higher costs, they have also encouraged manufacturers to explore local sourcing and assembly, which could improve supply chain resilience and create opportunities for domestic production.

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The soundbars market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.5 billion in 2025 to $8.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of flat-screen televisions, rising consumer demand for home entertainment, improvements in audio technology, growth of online retail platforms, declining prices of consumer electronics.

The soundbars market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and machine learning in audio devices, demand for immersive home entertainment experiences, growth in smart home ecosystems, expansion of premium soundbar segments, increasing adoption of wireless and portable audio solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include AI-enhanced audio processing, energy-efficient soundbar designs, smart home integration, cloud-connected audio services, advanced audio personalization.

The growing popularity of streaming platforms is anticipated to boost the expansion of the soundbars market in the coming period. Streaming platforms are online services that allow users to instantly watch or listen to movies, shows, music, or videos without the need to download them. The surge in streaming platforms is driven by increasing consumer demand for on-demand, personalized entertainment available anytime and anywhere. Soundbars improve the streaming experience by providing high-quality, immersive audio, which enhances user engagement with content on these platforms. For instance, in July 2025, according to a report published by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), a UK-based government office, viewing of broadcasters' content on BVoD platforms increased across all providers in 2024. Nearly one-quarter of Sky's total viewing came from its streaming services, while 22% of the BBC's audience watched via BBC iPlayer. Among young adults aged 16-24, half of their BBC viewing occurred on BBC iPlayer, marking the highest share of BVoD consumption among all broadcasters. Therefore, the rising popularity of streaming platforms is fueling growth in the soundbars market.

Key players in the soundbars market are concentrating on launching innovative products equipped with advanced features like artificial intelligence (AI) room calibration, designed to optimize sound output according to the room's acoustics. AI room calibration technology automatically adjusts audio settings by analyzing the surrounding environment to deliver the best possible sound quality. For instance, in April 2024, LG Electronics Inc., a South Korea-based consumer electronics and home appliances firm, introduced the LG S95TR soundbar, which offers immersive 9.1.5-channel audio with Dolby Atmos support. The LG S95TR delivers 810W power through 17 speakers, including five up-firing drivers, supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for an enriched 3D audio experience. It features AI Room Calibration Pro for precise sound tuning and WOW Orchestra technology to synchronize audio with LG televisions, providing users with an immersive home theater experience with minimal setup.

In May 2023, WiSA Technologies Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Comhear Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, WiSA Technologies Inc. aims to strengthen its position in immersive wireless audio, integrate Comhear's AI-enabled adaptive audio technology, and expand its product portfolio for home entertainment, gaming, retail, and location-based entertainment applications. Comhear Inc. is a US-based technology company specializing in AI-enabled adaptive audio solutions, including proprietary adaptive filtering and beam-steering systems for dynamic and personalized audio experiences.

Major companies operating in the soundbars market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, JBL, Pioneer Corporation, TCL Technology Group Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Yamaha Corporation, Hisense Group Holdings Co. Ltd., Bose Corporation, Vizio Inc., Sonos Inc., Intex Technologies (India) Ltd., Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Onkyo Corporation, Bang & Olufsen A/S, Bowers & Wilkins, Creative Technology Ltd., Klipsch Audio Technologies, Polk Audio Inc., ZVOX Audio LLC

North America was the largest region in the soundbars market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the soundbars market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the soundbars market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The soundbars market consists of sales of single-unit soundbars, multi-speaker systems, standalone soundbars, and multi-channel soundbar systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Tabletop; Wall Mount; Other Types
• 2) By Installation Method: Active Soundbar; Passive Soundbar; Other Installation Methods
• 3) By Price Range: Low; Medium; High
• 4) By Application: Music Players; Television Sets; Computer Systems; Other Applications
• 5) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• Subsegments:
• 1) Tabletop: Single Soundbar Unit; Soundbar With Subwoofer; Soundbar With Satellite Speakers
• 2) Wall Mount: Slim Or Low-Profile Wall-Mounted Soundbars; Soundbars With Integrated Mounting Brackets; Wall-Mounted Soundbars With Wireless Subwoofers
• 3) Other Types: Soundbars Integrated With TV Stands Or Furniture; Detachable Or Modular Soundbar Systems; Portable Or Bluetooth-Enabled Soundbars
• Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Sony Corporation; LG Electronics Inc.; Panasonic Corporation; Xiaomi Corporation; JBL; Pioneer Corporation; TCL Technology Group Corporation; Sharp Corporation; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Yamaha Corporation; Hisense Group Holdings Co. Ltd.; Bose Corporation; Vizio Inc.; Sonos Inc.; Intex Technologies (India) Ltd.; Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG; Onkyo Corporation; Bang & Olufsen A/S; Bowers & Wilkins; Creative Technology Ltd.; Klipsch Audio Technologies; Polk Audio Inc.; ZVOX Audio LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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