Subwoofer Market Size, Share, and Analysis From 2021 to 2028

Sub-Woofer Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Application (Car Audio, Home Audio, Cinema Sound, Sound Reinforcement, and Others) and End-user (Residential and Commercial)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00015029
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 136
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The sub-woofer market is expected to grow from US$ 834.77 million in 2021 to US$ 1,132.62 million by 2028; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.5% during 2021–2028.

 

Continuous technological innovations in home audio systems and increasing demand for high-performance home theaters are increasing the adoption of sub-woofers. Moreover, advancements such as rising application of bluetooth speakers and internet connectivity for music and videos are factors propelling the demand for sub-woofers. Increasing product development in the home application segment is propelling the market. For instance, in 2021, Sonos launched a mini sub-woofer to boost home cinema. Additionally, cinema technologies such as Dolby Atoms, Roman theater, and others have supported the uptake of sub-woofers. The upswing in demand for high-performance, rigid, and reliable cinema sub-woofers is driving the global sub-woofer market

Considering the growing demand for sub-woofers in vehicles, the automotive industry is one of the major contributing sectors toward the market. Also customers have the choice to customize sub-woofers cabinet material as per their requirements. The sub-woofer market is developed in a few economies, whereas it is still growing substantially in developing economies.

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Sub-Woofer Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 834.77 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 1,132.62 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028.
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sub-Woofer Market

Temporary shutdown of the manufacturing units has negatively impacted growth of the sub-woofer market across the globe and has led to challenges such as disturbance in supply chain and falling business confidence. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the production, supply chain process, and research and development (R&D) activities have slowed across the globe. Sales of sub-woofer  decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic due to operational constraints in sales channels such as specialty stores and e-commerce platforms. However, various manufacturing firms have restarted production of sub-woofers and is expected to boost growth of the sub-woofer market.  

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Sub-Woofer Market Insights

Rising Demand for Wireless Audio Devices and Smart Connectivity

The audio industry has witnessed a rise in demand for wireless audio devices such as bluetooth speakers and sound-bars. The increasing adoption of bluetooth speakers among customers is creating new revenue streams for market players. Wireless streaming of audio content is also driving the growth of this market. Nowadays, most audio systems are equipped with connectivity features such as bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets have Wi-Fi and bluetooth chips, which allow the sub-woofer to play audio wirelessly. Market players are focusing on selling smart speakers and sub-woofers, which is likely to fuel the growth of the market in future. For instance, in March 2021, Sonos introduced its latest speaker (the Sonos Roam), its first fully portable bluetooth speaker, which doubles as a full-fledged member of Sonos system when in reach of Wi-Fi network. Thus, the growing consumer interest toward technologically advanced audio devices is expected to create lucrative opportunities in the global sub-woofer market during the forecast period.

Application-Based Market Insights

Based on application, the sub-woofer market is segmented into car audio, home audio, cinema sound, sound reinforcement, and others. In 2020, the home audio segment accounted for the largest market share.

Sub-Woofer Market, by Application, 2020 and 2028 (%)

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End-User-Based Market Insights

Based on end-user, the sub-woofer market is bifurcated into residential and commercial. In 2020, the commercial segment accounted for a larger share in the market.

Players operating in the sub-woofer market adopt strategies such as mergers & acquisitions and technical initiatives to maintain their positions in the market. A few developments by key players are listed below:

  • In 2021, K-array unveiled a new line of audio solutions with the aim of introducing new technologies into speaker products while targeting budget-sensitive yet highly demanding applications.
  • In 2021, Panasonic and Klipsch announced an exclusive collaboration to deliver the revered “Klipsch Sound” and audiophile-quality performances to in-vehicle experience at the CES trade show in Las Vegas.

The sub-woofer market is segmented into application, end-user, and geography. Based on application, the market is categorized into car audio, home audio, cinema sound, sound reinforcement, and others. Based on end-user, the global sub-woofer market is divided into residential and commercial. Geographically, the sub-woofer market is primarily segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America.

Company Profiles

  • Dynaudio A/S
  • K-Array
  • Harman International
  • Sony Corporation
  • SV Sound
  • Pioneer India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
  • Paradigm Electronics Inc.
  • LW Speakers Professional Sound Systems
  • Klipsch Group Inc.
  • JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc.
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Application and End-user.

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What trends are expected to drive the demand for various sub-woofer systems?

Changing consumer lifestyles and shifting preference toward the usage of home theaters or home-based cinemas halls by urban areas high profile consumers will create an increasing trend of installing a home theater in almost every home in the upcoming years. Consumers' preference has been shifting towards home entertainment and theatre solutions due to the increasing prices of movie tickets. This trend has encouraged buyers to invest in high-quality speaker systems as they create a cinematic experience in their homes.

Which region is expected to dominate the sub-woofer market in the forecast period?

Asia Pacific region dominated the market in 2020 & is expected to be the fastest-growing region as well during the forecast period for the sub-woofer market globally. The growth of the sub-woofer market in Asia Pacific is ascribed to a few leading sound system providers striving to expand and strengthen their presence in the region. The region homes two of the most populated countries globally, namely China and India. These countries have a massive base of young population who are constantly adopting new and advanced speaker solutions, such as smart speakers and home theaters. The rising demand for smart speakers has experienced a drastic increase across developing countries like India, which is further expected to contribute to the market's growth over the years.

Which end-user is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period ?

Commercial segment was estimated to dominate the market in 2020 and during the forecast period as well. Sub-woofer are used across various commercial applications, including cinema, music, museum, conference rooms, business offices, in heavily populated areas like train stations, airports, and college universities, retail spaces, restaurants/bars, auditorium, concerts, AR/VR, and others. Furthermore, car audio, cinema sound, sound reinforcements are the application that comes under commercial sectors. Growing exploration activities and developments related to audio systems and human-computer interface technology are creating prominent opportunities for the commercial market.

Which application is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period?

Home audio was estimated to dominate the market in 2020. The home audio system is a personalized audio system. There are four basic types of home theatre audio systems: home-theatre-in-a-box system, sound bar, component system, component separates. A subwoofer is a loudspeaker that handles the lower frequencies or bass. In a piece of home music or home theater audio system, the sub-woofer is often one of the most important speakers in the room. Sub-woofers are important because most speakers in audio or home theater system are not capable of reproducing all the frequencies your audio source sends to them. Consumers preference has been shifting towards home entertainment and theatre solutions owing to the increasing prices of movie tickets. Moreover, the growing prevalence of smart homes across the globe is a major factor contributing to market expansion during the forecast period.

What are market opportunities for sub-woofer market?

The audio industry has witnessed a shift to the rise in the demand for wireless audio devices, such as Bluetooth speakers and sound bars. The increasing uptake of Bluetooth speakers and other such devices among end-users is creating new revenue streams for market players. The wireless streaming of audio content is also driving the growth of this market. Nowadays, most audio systems are equipped with connectivity features, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Wireless sound systems, such as smart speakers and sub-woofers, are small and occupy a limited space than home theatre sub-woofers. Most portable devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets, are implemented with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips, which allow the sub-woofer to run audio content wirelessly.

What are reasons behind sub-woofer market growth?

A sub-woofer is usually a part of the sound system and is used for producing low-pitched audio frequencies that are known as sub-bass and bass. A sub-woofer is used for various applications such as home audio, cinema sound, car audio, sound reinforcement, outdoor entertainment, etc. The requirement for sub-woofers is growing with the increasing count of public meetings, stand-up comedy shows, and cinema halls. Shifting preferences and changing consumer lifestyles toward the use of on-board infotainment systems in ride-hailing services is anticipated to create promising opportunities for the sub-woofers required in automobiles.

The List of Companies - Global Sub-Woofer Market

  1. Dynaudio A/S
  2. K-Array
  3. Harman International
  4. Sony Corporation
  5. SV Sound
  6. Pioneer India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
  7. Paradigm Electronics Inc.
  8. LW Speakers Professional Sound Systems
  9. Klipsch Group Inc.
  10. JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc.

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