New Sourcing Report Examines China As The Leading Exporter Of High-End Speakers

July 31, 2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: High-end Speakers" report to their offering. Based on in-factory tours China is one of the world's leading exporters of high-end speakers with an active supplier base of over 500 companies engaged in the line. Heightened competition and the continued popularity of PC-based entertainment systems have forced surviving makers to ramp up the release of audio-enhanced high-end speakers with wireless technology in sleeker designs. These makers are also setting their sights on the growing digital entertainment market, increasing their focus on Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. Secure your supply of quality high-end speakers from China with the essential sourcing information found in this report: - Determine which makers remain focused on improving audio quality by adjusting the raw speakers, circuit design and cabinet structure - Find out which vendors are integrating 2.4GHz-based Bluetooth wireless technology and value-added features such as iPod and HDMI connectivity - Discover which suppliers serve the world's leading brands such as Sanyo, Samsung, Carrefour and Wal-Mart With profiles of 34 suppliers, 119 products and a comprehensive overview of China's high-end speakers market, this report will answer all these questions...and MORE. What you'll get - In-depth profile tables for 12 leading China-based manufacturers -- detailing their background, manufacturing and export strengths, R&D plans and more. Based on factory visits and personal interviews with senior managers, this information is not available anywhere else - Short profiles of 22 additional makers highlighting key sourcing information including company details, production capacity and key export markets - A gallery of the 119 most popular export models complete with full-color photographs and top-line specifications - The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting production, export and R&D trends for the next 12 months - List of the top 20 exporters across all types of product covered in this report: hi-fi, home audio subwoofers, surround sound speakers and home theater speaker systems - A price guide that lists specific features and functions buyers can expect per price range - An easy-to-use table of verified contact details -- including contact person, phone numbers, email addresses and website URLs -- to help you reach the makers featured in this report Demand for high-end speakers has suffered at the hands of the PC as a popular conduit for home entertainment. Driving this change is the increasing availability of computer multimedia speakers and portable speakers with impressive specifications. However, this has blurred the lines between traditional high-end speakers used for home entertainment and computer speakers. As a result, more suppliers are competing in the same space than before. The heightened competition is likely to push makers to revamp their product portfolio and focus, particularly with the huge potentials presented by the growing digital entertainment market. Global shipment figures for high-end speakers are unavailable due to a lack of consensus on what constitutes a high-end speaker. In this report, high-end speakers are defined as a set/pair of speakers capable of reproducing a recording with the highest fidelity to the original performance that has been committed to the recording. These products are primarily used for home entertainment, which can include a PC or a home theater system. According to China Audio Industries Association, output of four major speaker categories (5.0ch and above home theater speakers, computer multimedia speakers, hi-fi speakers and subwoofer satellite systems) will reach about 69 million units in 2008. The following are some of the key trends that we see in China's high-end speaker industry: - Prices of high-end speakers will be on an uptrend in the coming months, as the rising cost of raw materials put pressure on suppliers' profit margins - More suppliers will ship products to Europe. While the US will remain an important market for many suppliers, others will train their sights on markets in Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and Asia - New product releases will feature improved audio quality, wireless technology and enhanced cosmetic design. Value-added features, such as iPod and HDMI connectivity, will also be incorporated into products - More 6.1ch and 7.1ch speaker models are expected to be introduced in the coming years along with the increase in demand for high-definition TVs and Blu-ray DVDs This report covers four major types of high-end speakers available from China suppliers: hi-fi, home audio subwoofers, surround sound speakers and home theater speaker systems. These products are usually available in 2.0ch, 2.1ch, 5.0ch, 5.1ch, 6.1ch and 7.1ch configurations. Currently, 2ch hi-fi speakers and 5.1ch home theater speaker systems comprise the bulk of China's total high-end speaker output. Key Topics Covered: INDUSTRY OVERVIEW - Supplier summary - Major customers - Export statistics - Production & exports - Main production center - Suppliers by location - Products & prices - Price guides - Supplier survey - Export prices, export capability, price increase, export sales, challenges, target markets, product trends, capacity expansion SUPPLIER PROFILES - Supplier locations - Industry composition - Top 20 exporters - Supplier matrix - Production checklist - Supplier profiles PRODUCT GALLERY - Top-selling export products

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