Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Audio equipment industry is available in its catalogue. World Loudspeakers Market This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Loudspeakers in both US$ Million and Thousand Units. The major products segments analyzed are Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3-Piece Speakers, and 6-Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 472 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Audiovox Corporation, Heco, Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Inc., B&W Group Ltd, Cambridge Sound Works, Directed Electronics, Inc., Elecinic Corp., Final Sound Solutions B.V, Focus Audio, Inc., German Physiks, Harman International Industries, Inc., Harman Multimedia, Hitachi Ltd., KLH Audio Systems, Klipsch Group, Inc., (Klipsch Audio Technologies, Audio Products International, Jamo International), Labtec, Inc., Manger, Niles Audio Corporation, Opera Loudspeakers, Pioneer Corporation, Plantronics, Inc., Scandyna International, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SLS International, Inc., SpeakerCraft, Inc., Sonance, Velodyne Acoustics, Inc., and Yamaha Corporation of America. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources. LOUDSPEAKERS MCP-1224 A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS Study Reliability and Reporting Limitation I-1 Disclaimers I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data I-3 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3 Pair Speakers I-4 Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers I-4 3-Piece Speakers I-5 6-Piece Speakers I-5 Subwoofer Speakers I-5 In-Wall Speakers I-5 Outdoor Speakers I-5 Multimedia Speakers I-5 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Industry Overview II-1 A Quick Market Primer II-1 The Changing Landscape of Loudspeakers II-1 Contemporary Lifestyles Mould Speaker Design Criterions II-1 The Need for Power II-2 Flat-Panel Speaker Technology Gain in Prominence II-2 Market Pulse II-3 Retailing Dynamics Change Across Market Segments II-3 In-Wall Speakers Lead the Loudspeakers Market II-3 Flat Panel Speakers Prove to be Flattering II-3 Wireless Surround Sound Speakers Make a Come Back II-3 Old Wine in New Bottle II-4 Surface Surround Technology Makes Speaker Facets Two-Dimensional II-4 PC Companies Target Consumer Electronic Market II-4 Rocket Science Aids in Development of Next Gen Loudspeakers II-4 Loudspeakers Now a Law Enforcement Weapon II-5 Trends Across Product Segments II-5 Watch Out: Curves Ahead II-5 Pair Speakers Market Faces a Tsunami of Sorts II-5 Satellite/Subwoofer Speaker Market On a Bull Run II-5 Subwoofers Market Scripting Success II-6 In Wall Speakers Mirror Steady Growth II-6 Drawbacks of In-Wall Speakers II-7 Outdoor Speakers Swimming Against the Tide II-7 Multimedia Speakers: Creating a Sonic II-7 2. Loudspeaker Technology Platform II-9 Loudspeakers: A Technical Preview II-9 Loudspeakers: A Peek Into its Technology Lifecycle II-9 The Technology Learning Curve Has a Slippery Slope II-9 Planar Ribbon Drivers: No Longer Pricey II-10 A Peek Into its Technical Sophistication II-10 Focused Speaker Systems: Technology Overview II-10 What the Industry Offers & Where to Look for Good Deals II-11 Computer Loudspeaker Designs II-12 Conventional Loudspeaker Designs II-12 Electrostatic Loudspeaker Designs II-13 Electrostrictive Polymer Film Loudspeaker II-13 Planar Magnetic Loudspeaker II-14 Major Designs Considerations for Computer Loudspeakers II-14 Acoustics II-14 Analytical Testing of Loudspeakers II-14 Objective Testing II-14 Subjective Testing II-14 Surface Surround Technology II-15 New Facets of Surround Sound Speakers II-15 Hypersonic Sound System (HSS) II-16 Flat Panel Technology II-16 Stereo Technology II-16 MaxxBass(R) Technology II-16 TAV (TM) Technology II-16 Surface-Mount Loudspeakers II-16 Key Manufacturers of Surface-Mount Loudspeakers in North America II-17 3. Product Overview II-21 Loudspeaker: A Technical Exposition II-21 Passive Speakers II-21 Active Speakers II-21 Tweeters II-21 Midrange II-21 Woofer II-22 Types of Speaker Configuration II-22 2-Way Speaker Configuration II-22 3-Way Speaker Configuration II-22 4-Way Speaker Configuration II-22 Types of Loudspeakers: A Classification II-22 Pair Speakers II-22 Bookshelf Speakers II-22 Floor-Standing Speakers II-23 Center-Channel Speaker II-23 Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers: A Descriptive Exposition II-23 Three Piece Sets II-23 Six Piece Sets II-23 In-Wall Speakers II-24 Outdoor Speakers II-24 Pointers for installation of outdoor speakers: II-24 Technological Challenges II-25 Multimedia Speakers II-25 Characteristics of an Ideal Speaker II-25 4. Technological Developments II-26 Japanese Inventors Develop Novel Loudspeaker System II-26 Loudspeaker Module from Japanese Researchers II-26 British Researchers Develop Loudspeaker with Resonant Panel-Form II-26 American Inventors Develop New Loudspeaker System II-26 American Inventor from California Develops New Loudspeaker System II-26 American Inventor from Maryland Develops Ported Loudspeaker System II-27 American Researchers Develop Parametric Speaker System II-27 Electromagnetic Driver from German Researchers II-27 American Inventors Develop Electrostatic Loudspeakers II-27 Singapore Inventors Develop Multimedia Speaker II-28 American Inventor Develops Multimedia Computer Speaker System II-28 Panel-Shaped Loudspeaker from Belgian Researcher II-28 Bending Wave Loudspeaker from British Inventors II-28 Indiana Researchers Develop Air Mounting System for Electro- Dynamic Loudspeakers II-29 Japanese Researchers Debut Magnetic Circuit for Loudspeaker System II-29 Taiwan-Based Researcher Enhances the Sound Coil Structure of a Loudspeaker II-29 Japan Based Researcher Creates a New Loudspeaker II-29 Researchers Develop Electric Connector for Electro-Dynamic Loudspeaker II-29 US-Based Researcher Develops Variable Loudspeaker II-30 US-Based Researchers Create Multiple Waveguide Coaxial Loudspeaker II-30 US Researcher Develops New Loudspeaker II-30 New Electro-Dynamic Loudspeaker from Indianapolis Researchers II-30 Japan Based Researchers Develop New Loudspeaker Apparatus II-31 Japan Based Researchers Create New Loudspeaker Broadcast Device and System II-31 Researchers from Japan Create Internal Magnetic Circuit Loudspeaker System II-31 Researchers from Britain Develop New Multiple Input Loudspeaker Systems II-31 US-32Based Researchers Create Baffle Isolation System for Loudspeakers II-32 New Method to Produce Loudspeaker Diaphragms Developed in Japan II-32 Japanese Discoverers Craft an Enclosing Structure for Loudspeakers II-32 American Inventor Designs Technique to Trace Failures in Loudspeaker Assemblies II-33 Loudspeaker Featuring Intrinsic Lead Wire System Developed in the US II-33 System that Enhances Speakerphone's Acoustical Functioning Developed in Canada II-33 British Inventors Devise Permanent Magnet Moving Coil Assemblies for Loudspeaker II-33 Italian Discoverer Devises Multi-Way Wide Band Loudspeakers II-34 Taiwanese Inventor Designs Rectangle-Shaped Panel-Type Loudspeaker II-34 Swedish Inventors Unveil Loudspeaker Volume Range Control Technique II-34 Japanese Inventor Creates Environment-Adaptable Loudspeaker Unit II-34 Broad Range Loudspeaker Developed by US Inventor II-34 Canadian Inventor Devises Method to Distribute Single Source Voltage to Multiple Loudspeakers II-35 5. Product Innovations/Introductions II-36 Klipsch(R) Rolls Out New Models of Palladium(TM) Speaker Series II-36 Atlantic Technology Unveils New Flagship Speaker Model II-36 Niles Introduces New Outdoor Loudspeakers II-36 EAW Unleashes New Subwoofer Model II-36 Atlantic Technology Introduces Low-End In-Wall Speaker II-36 Klipsch Develops New Family of Multi-Room Wireless Audio System II-36 Infinity Launches Kappa(R) Automobile Loudspeakers II-37 Niles Introduces New Ceiling Mound Loudspeakers II-37 Acoustic Research Launches Discreet Subwoofer II-37 Klipsch Unleashes New Commercial Speaker Line II-37 Focus Audio Unveils New Speaker Line II-37 JBL Professional Rolls Out New Powered VRX Models II-38 JBL Professional Launches New Vertec(R) Models II-38 Heco Releases New 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers II-38 Fane Introduces New Products II-38 Harbeth Audio Launches New Reference Speaker II-38 Cambridge SoundWorks(R) Releases New Efficient Speakers for Flat Panel TVs II-38 Polk Audio Develops Compact Portable Speaker Package for Sirius' Stiletto Portable Radios II-39 Velodyne Launches MicroVee Subwoofer II-39 Acoustic Research Unleashes Industry's First Wireless 5.1 Speakers II-39 Cerwin-Vega! Unveils New Three-Way Active Speaker Package II-39 JBL Professional Rolls Out New ScreenArray Loudspeaker II-39 Niles Audio Announces New Stereo Volume Controls II-39 Boston Acoustics to Unveil New Rock Speaker Series II-40 Verity Audio Unveils Rienzi loudspeaker II-40 Audio Concepts Rolls out Emerald XL II-41 Bose Corp. Debuts Companion(R) 5 Multimedia Speaker System II-41 Community Professionals to Release Sonus Portable Loudspeakers II-41 Infinity Unveils Classia Series Loudspeakers II-42 Logitech Launches New Wireless Music System and Advanced Peripherals II-42 JBL Professional Releases CSC Software II-43 QSC Extends the HPR Series II-43Turbosound Releases NuQ Loudspeaker Systems II-43 JBL Professional Unveils the PRX500 Series II-44 RapcoHorizon Debuts Speaker Cables II-44 Danley Sound Labs Unwraps New TH-215 Subwoofer II-44 DNA Airs Sonic Decor Line Of On-Wall Speakers II-45 NuVo Releases Out-door Speakers II-45 BG Corporation Rolls Out In-Wall Subwoofer II-45 Sony Debuts 3-Piece Speaker System II-46 Intellitouch Leverages Sirenza's Chipset for Eos Wireless II-46 DTS Launches Two New Software Suites II-46 Klipsch Launches New iGroove SXT Speaker II-46 Jabra Rolls Out a Corded Stereo Speaker II-47 Sonance Unveils Novel Power Amplifier II-47 SoundTube Debuts High-Power Speaker Systems II-48 JBL(R) Expands its Range of Custom-Installation and Loudspeaker Products II-48 SpeakerCraft Introduces Subwoofer Series II-50 SpeakerCraft Unveils New Line of In-wall Speakers II-50 Velodyne Announces the Release of SubContractor Series II-51 SpeakerCraft Releases On-wall Speaker Series II-52 Niles Unwraps StageFront Home Theater Solutions(TM) II-53 New iPod Speaker System from Harman Kardon II-56 New ipod-Compatible Speaker System from Jamo II-56 Rockustics Expands its Range of Ultra Fidelity Outdoor Speakers II-56 American Recorder Introduces New Range of Loudspeakers II-57 Stereostone Adds Color to its Line of Da Vinci Cinema RockOutdoor Speakers II-57 Quad Unveils the Basic Model of Floorstanding Loudspeakers, Quad 21 L2 II-58 Proficient Unveils Aw800tt II-58 Grundig Unveils a New Wireless Outdoor Speaker II-58 Sonance Releases a Range of Outdoor Speakers II-58 Final Sound Launches a New Range of Subwoofers II-59 Kenwood Launches a Satellite Speaker for Cars II-59 WIFI Compatible Eos Ipod Speaker System Connects Up to Four Remote Speakers II-59 Infinity Systems Unveils TSS Home Theater Packages and Primus Loudspeaker Line II-59 Rockustics Introduces Innovative Design Flexibility in Outdoor Speaker Systems II-61 Renkus-heinz Launches Sygma Loudspeakers with Multiple Features II-62 Danley Sound Labs Launches SH-100B Loudspeaker II-63 Jamo Unveils New Subwoofers II-63 Energy Speaker Systems Launches RC-Mini and RC-Mini Center II-63 Final Sound Develops Inverter Technology for Electrostatic Speakers II-64 Boston Acoustics Introduces E-Series speakers II-64 Cambridge Launches Portable Docking Speaker Systems II-65 Cerwin-Vega! Airs CVHD Series II-65 Cerwin-Vega Unwraps New V-Max Subwoofer II-66 Genius Unveils a New Home Theater System II-66 Logitech Airs 3-Piece Speaker System II-67 Saitek Releases One-Piece Dual-Speaker II-67 Sony Extends its Family of Xplod Speakers, and Amplifiers II-67 Audiovox Airs Home Decor Home Theater System II-67 Thiel Audio Rolls Out Thiel CS 3.7 in the Middle East II-68 Logitech Debuts Multimedia Speakers II-68 Motion Sound Unveils New Horn Amplifier and Guitar Speaker II-68 Tannoy Unwraps a New Satellite Speaker II-69 New Multimedia Speaker System from Edifier Enterprise II-69 QSC Audio Introduces HPR series II-69 Cambridge Airs Newton Series (R) HD Loudspeakers Line for Home Theatres II-70 Vogel's Debuts Two Loudspeaker Stands II-71 Carvin Launches New LS Series Loudspeakers II-71 Triad Speakers Debuts InWall Gold/6 LCR II-72 Triad Unveils New On-wall Speaker II-72 Triad Debuts Incorner Silver Omni Loudspeaker II-72 Logitech Extends its AudioStation Line-Up II-72 KYE Systems Airs Speaker Systems for MP3 Players II-73 Altec Lansing Debuts a New Portable Inmotion Speaker II-73 Logitech Unwraps Digital Wireless Speaker Systems II-73 New Floorstanding Speaker from B & W II-74 BenQ Unwraps IMS-100 II-74 PSB Mulls the Launch of PSB G-Design II-74 Bang & Olufsen Unveils BeoLab 9 Loudspeaker II-74 Atlantic Technology Introduces Ceiling Speaker II-75 Atlantic Technology Unveils Subwoofer for Satellite Speakers II-75 Bose Unveils its Family of L1(TM) Personalized Amplification System(TM) II-75 Klipsch Launches CDT Series II-76 Klipsch Extends its Reference Series II-77 Klipsch Rolls Out New WDST(TM) Surround Speakers II-78 Aditya Mulls the Launch of New Speakers II-79 Pioneer Introduces New Range of Speakers II-79 Waves Rolls Out MX3000CS MaxxBass ASIC II-79 Jamo Expands A7 Range of Loudspeakers II-79 Jamo Unveils A360 Speaker Systems II-79 Jamo Introduces New I/O A2 Speakers Range II-80 Creative Introduces Xfree Speakers II-80 Jamo Rolls Out Novel E6 Line of Loudspeakers II-80 Jamo Revamps A3 Series Speakers II-80 Jamo Launches A7 Range of Loudspeakers II-80 Jamo Debuts Novel Home Theater Loudspeaker System II-81 Jamo Introduces Novel Multi-Room Speaker System II-81 New Line of Loudspeakers from SLS II-81 Phase Tech Introduces In-Wall Speakers II-81 Speaker Craft Releases In-wall Speakers II-82 Logitech Launches the Z-series and X-series Sound Speakers II-82 SLS Unveils New Product Line II-82 RBH Unveils T1 Series Speakers II-82 Infinity Systems Launches Kappa 600 Speakers II-83 Speaker Craft Launches New Line of Speakers II-83 Phoenix Gold Launches DAS Beaut II-84 RBH Sound Expands MC Theater Series II-84 RBH Releases In-Wall Series II-84 RHB Releases In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers II-84 RBH Rolls Out Architectural Cinema Series II-85 RBH Introduces Subwoofers II-85 RBH Sound Rolls Out In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers II-85 Altec Lansing Launches 2.1 Multimedia Solution II-86 Cambridge Sound Works Launches Outdoor Speakers II-86 Sonance Launches In-wall and In-Ceiling Speakers II-86 Rockustics Releases "Omniplanter" II-87 Sonance Unveils Planter Outdoor Speakers II-87 Boston Acoustics Launches New Tower, Home Theater and Multimedia Speakers II-87 6. Recent Industry Activity II-88 JBL Professional's Control 200 Series Gets UL Listing II-88 JBL Professional Joins METAlliance II-88 Pioneer Creates New Hi-Fi Audio Systems Subsidiary II-88 DTS Inks Strategic Agreement with Foxconn II-88 Sonance Inks Distribution Agreement with NACSound II-88 Velodyne Expands Distribution Deal with AVAD II-88 Loud Technologies to Acquire Martin Audio II-88 SLS Loudspeakers Authorize First Choice as its Northwest Distributor II-88 Yamaha Mulls Plans to Divest its US Manufacturing Subsidiaries II-88 Klipsch Group Purchases Audio Products International II-89 SoundTube Sings Up Online Marketing as its Distributor II-90 Directed Electronics Acquires Polk Audio II-90 Yamaha to Construct Audio Systems Company in North America II-90 Rives Audio Acquires Talon Loudspeakers II-90 Westan Inks Distribution Agreement with Whatmough Audio II-90 Klegg Purchases Smart Speaker Technologies II-90 Pioneer Signs Distribution Agreement with Autocop India II-91 Plantronics Acquires Altec Lansing II-91 American Technology Inks a Distribution Agreement With ActiveLight II-91 American Technology Clinches a Major Contract II-91 US Market to See More of Bravox as the Company Mulls Production Expansion II-91 SLS International Acquires Evenstar II-92 Yamaha Signs Collaborative Agreement with Klipsch II-92 SLS International to Install Loudspeakers at Trump Organization II-92 Klipsch Signs an Agreement with Muzak II-92 Labtec Bags Golden Rhino Award II-93 Bose Develops New Technology II-93 Spherex Inks a Licensing Agreement with Microsoft to Build Xbox Speaker II-93 7. Focus on Select Global Players II-94 Audiovox Corporation (USA) II-94 Heco (Germany) II-94 Bose Corporation (USA) II-94 Boston Acoustics, Inc. (USA) II-94 B&W Group Ltd. (UK) II-95 Cambridge Sound Works (USA) II-95 Directed Electronics, Inc. (USA) II-95 Elecinic Corp. (Taiwan) II-95 Final Sound Solutions B.V. (Netherlands) II-95 Focus Audio, Inc. (Canada) II-96 German Physiks (Germany) II-96 Harman International Industries, Inc. (USA) II-96 Harman Multimedia (USA) II-97 Hitachi Ltd. (Japan) II-97 KLH Audio Systems (USA) II-97 Klipsch Group, Inc (USA) II-97 Audio Products International (API) (Canada) II-97 Jamo International (Denmark) II-98 Klipsch Audio Technologies (USA) II-98 Labtec, Inc. (USA) II-98 Manger (Germany) II-98 Niles Audio Corporation (USA) II-99 Opera Loudspeakers (Italy) II-99 Pioneer Corporation (Japan) II-99 Plantronics, Inc. (USA) II-99 Scandyna International (Denmark) II-99 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (Korea) II-100 SLS International, Inc. (USA) II-100 SpeakerCraft, Inc. (USA) II-100 Sonance (USA) II-100 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. (USA) II-100 Yamaha Corporation of America (USA) II-101 8. Global Market Perspective II-102 Analytics by Value II-102 Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for loudspeakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-102 Table 2: World Long-term Projections for loudspeakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-103 Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Loudspeakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-104 Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pair Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-105 Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Pair Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106 Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Pair Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) andRest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-107 Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-108 Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-109 Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) & Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-110 Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Product Segment - 3 -Piece Speakers, & 6 -Piece Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-111 Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Product Segment - 3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-111 Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Satellite/ Subwoofer Speakers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for 3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 II-112 Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-113 Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-114 Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) & Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-115 Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Wall Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-116 Table 17: World Long-term Projections for In-Wall Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117 Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for In-Wall Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-118 Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-119 Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Outdoor Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120 Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Outdoor Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-121 Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Multimedia Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-122 Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Multimedia Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123 Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Multimedia Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (Includes Corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-124 Analytics by Volume II-125 Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Loudspeakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-125 Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Loudspeakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126 Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Loudspeakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) & Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-127 Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pair Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-128 Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Pair Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129 Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Pair Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-130 Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-131 Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Satellite/Subwoofer speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-132 Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) & Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-133 Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Product Segment - 3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-134 Table 35: World Long-term Projections for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Product Segment - 3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-134 Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for 3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 II-135 Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-136 Table 38: World Long-term Projections for Subwoofer speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-137 Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Subwoofer Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-138 Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Wall Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-139 Table 41: World Long-term Projections for In-Wall speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-140 Table 42: World 10-Year Perspective for In-Wall Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) & Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-141 Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-142 Table 44: World Long-term Projections for Outdoor speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-143 Table 45: World 10-Year Perspective for Outdoor Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World for Years2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-144 Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Multimedia Speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-145 Table 47: World Long-term Projections for Multimedia speakers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-146 Table 48: World 10-Year Perspective for Multimedia Speakers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) & Rest of World for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-147 III. MARKET 1. The United States III-1 A.Market Analysis III-1 Current & Future Analysis III-1 Market Primer III-1 Short Market Sizzlers III-1 Market Structure & Competition III-2 Target Markets III-2 Competitive Variables of the Home Speaker Segment III-2 The Role of Price III-3 Pricing Trends Across Product Segments in the Past III-3 Pair Speakers III-3 Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers III-3 Subwoofers III-4 In Wall Speakers III-4 Outdoor Speakers III-4 Multimedia Speakers III-4 Leading Players III-5 Table 49: Loudspeaker Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - B&W Loudspeakers, Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Cerwin Vega, Harman International Industries (Infinity & JBL), Klipsch Audio Technologies, Polk Audio(i), Sony, Yamaha and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-5 Table 50: Pair Speakers Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - B&W Loudspeakers, Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Cerwin Vega, Harman International Industries (Infinity & JBL) KLH Audio Systems, Klipsch Audio Technologies, Polk Audio, Sony and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-6 Table 51: Three Piece Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 -Audiovox Corporation (Acoustic Research), Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Harman International Industries (Infinity), KLH Audio Systems, Polk Audio, and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-7 Table 52: Six-Piece Satellite\Subwoofer Speaker Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - Audiovox Corporation (Acoustic Research), Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Audio Products International (Energy(R)), Harman International Industries (Infinity & JBL), KLH Audio Systems, Polk Audio, Sony, Yamaha, and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-8 Table 53: Subwoofers Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - Boston Acoustics, Definitive Technology, Audio Products International (Energy & Mirage), Harman International Industries (Infinity & JBL), Klipsch Audio Technologies, Polk Audio, Velodyne Acoustics, Yamaha, and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-9 Table 54: In-Wall Speakers Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - Boston Acoustics, Cambridge Sound Works, Niles, Polk Audio, and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-9 Table 55: Outdoor Speakers Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - Audiovox Corporation (Acoustic Research), B&W, Bose Corporation, Boston Acoustics, Harman International Industries (Infinity), KLH Audio Systems, Niles, Polk Audio, Sonance, and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-10 Table 56: Multimedia Speakers Market in the US: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Years 2004 & 2005 - Plantronics (Altec Lansing), Bose Corp., Boston Acoustics, Cambridge Sound Works Inc., Klipsch, Labtec Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-11 Retailing Statistics III-12 Table 57: Loudspeaker Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, Direct Sales, and Discount Stores (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-12 Table 58: Pair Speaker Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, Direct Sales, and Discount Stores (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-12 Table 59: Satellite/Subwoofer Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, Direct Sales, and Discount Stores (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-13 Table 60: Subwoofer Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, and Direct Sales (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-13 Table 61: In-Wall Speaker Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, and Direct Sales (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-14 Table 62: Outdoor Speaker Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, and Direct Sales (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-14 Table 63: Multimedia Speaker Market in the United States: Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Retailing Avenues for the Year 2005 - Specialty Electronics Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Independent Retailers, Direct Sales, and Discount Stores (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-15 Product Launches/Developments III-15 Strategic Corporate Developments III-56 Key Players III-60 B.Market Analytics III-68 Analytics by Value III-68 Table 64: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-68 Table 65: US Long-term Projections for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/ Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 - Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, & Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69 Table 66: US Historic Review for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor speakers, and Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figure in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-70 Table 67: US 10-Year Perspective for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-71 Analytics by Volume III-72 Table 68: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-72 Table 69: US Long-term Projections for Loudspeakers byProduct Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 - Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, & Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73 Table 70: US Historic Review for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-74 Table 71: US 10-Year Perspective for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-75 2. Canada III-76 A.Market Analysis III-76 Current & Future Analysis III-76 Product Launches/Developments III-76 Key Players III-78 B.Market Analytics III-80 Analytics by Value III-80 Table 72: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-80 Table 73: Canadian Long-term Projections for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 - Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, & Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81 Table 74: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-82 Analytics by Volume III-83 Table 75: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-83 Table 76: Canadian Long-term Projections for Loudspeakers by Product Segment - Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 - Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, & Multimedia Speakers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84 Table 77: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Loud speakers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pair Speakers, Satellite/Subwoofer Speakers (3 -Piece Speakers, and 6 -Piece Speakers), Subwoofer Speakers, In-Wall Speakers, Outdoor Speakers, and Multimedia Speakers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-85 3. Japan III-86 A.Market Analysis III-86 Current & Future Analysis III-86 Product Launches/Developments III-86 Strategic Corporate Developments III-87 Key Players III-87 B.Market Analytics To order this report: World Loudspeakers Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p092562/World-Loudspeakers-Market.html