Abstract
This is a new report from IMS Research that focuses exclusively on high-end
car audio systems as offered by vehicle manufacturers as standard or optional
equipment, and supplied in the aftermarket. This first edition of the report
identifies and analyzes high-end audio features and characteristics for 8
in-vehicle premium audio applications. It includes worldwide and regional
forecasts out to 2014 for these applications, along with segmentation analysis
by standard or technology where appropriate. Among the report' s highlights:
- A detailed look at the approaches and applications that differentiate
premium car audio systems offered by vehicle manufacturers and in the
aftermarket from the mainstream.
- Market forecasts to 2014, including unit and revenue forecasts for systems
and components in five regions and worldwide.
- Sales channel breakouts for OEM and aftermarket sales.
- Analysis if fitment rates and installation numbers for OEM-supplied
equipment and features.
- Segmentation analysis by technology standard or format where applicable.
This study is ideal for anyone looking for a detailed quantitative analysis
specializing in premium audio application and approaches for the worldwide
market for in-car audio. This includes vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1
suppliers, system suppliers, semiconductor and other component suppliers,
service providers, and software suppliers, as well as investment bankers, VC' s
and other automotive industry watchers.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Definition by Geographic Region
- 1.3 Report Content
- 1.4 Research Method and Timeframe
- 1.4.1 Information Sources
- 1.4.2 Forecasting Method
Chapter 2 - World Market by System
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Worldwide Light Vehicle Sales Volume
- 2.2 Premium Branding in OEM Audio Systems
- 2.3 DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD Systems
- 2.3.1 Availability of In-car DVD-A/SACD
- 2.3.2 Worldwide Market for In-car DVD-A/SACD Systems
- 2.3.3 Potential Upside Opportunities and Downside Risks to DVD-A/SACD
Forecasts
- 2.4 Multi-Channel Surround Sound Systems
- 2.4.1 Types of Multi-Channel Playback
- 2.4.2 OEM Multi-Channel Systems
- 2.4.3 Aftermarket Multi-Channel Systems
- 2.5 Terrestrial Digital Radio
- 2.5.1 Digital Radio Standards
- 2.5.2 OEM Market for Digital Radio Tuners
- 2.5.3 Aftermarket Digital Radio Tuners
- 2.5.4 Worldwide Market for Digital Radio Tuners: All Channels
- 2.6 Standalone Equalizers
- 2.7 Standalone Amplifiers
- 2.7.1 OEM Market for Amplifiers
- 2.7.2 Aftermarket Amplifiers
- 2.7.3 Worldwide Market for Amplifiers: All Channels
- 2.8 Speakers in OEM High-End Audio Systems
- 2.8.1 OEM Market for Subwoofers
- 2.8.2 OEM Installations of 6 or More Speakers
Chapter 3 - Regional Markets
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 Analysis by Region
- 3.1.1 USA
- 3.1.2 Western Europe
- 3.1.3 Japan
- 3.1.4 China
- 3.1.5 Rest of the World
Chapter 4 - Supplier Profiles
List of Tables
- 2.1 Worldwide Light Vehicle Sales Volume by Region
- 2.2 Worldwide OEM Installations of Branded Audio Systems
- 2.3 The Worldwide Market for In-Car DVD-Audio/SACD Systems (OEM)
- 2.4 The Worldwide Market for DVD-Audio/SACD Head Units (Aftermarket)
- 2.5 The Worldwide Market for Discrete Multi-Channel Head Units (OEM)
- 2.6 Worldwide OEM Sales of Multi-Channel Audio Systems - by Format
- 2.7 Worldwide OEM Installations of Multi-Channel Audio Systems - Any Format
- 2.8 The Worldwide Market for Discrete Multi-Channel Capable Head Units
(Aftermarket)
- 2.9 The Worldwide Market for Multi-Channel Processors (Aftermarket)
- 2.10 The Worldwide Market for Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners (OEM)
- 2.11 The Worldwide Market for Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners - by Type
(OEM)
- 2.12 Worldwide OEM Installations of Digital Radio Tuners
- 2.13 The Worldwide Market for Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners
(Aftermarket)
- 2.14 The Worldwide Market for Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners - by Type
(Aftermarket)
- 2.15 The Worldwide Market for Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners - All
Channels
- 2.16 The Worldwide Market for Standalone Equalizers (Aftermarket)
- 2.17 The Worldwide Market for Standalone Amplifiers (OEM)
- 2.18 The Worldwide Market for Standalone Amplifiers - by Type (OEM)
- 2.19 Worldwide OEM Installations of Standalone Amplifiers
- 2.20 The Worldwide Market for Standalone Amplifiers (Aftermarket)
- 2.21 The Worldwide Market for Standalone Amplifiers - by Type (Aftermarket)
- 2.22 The Worldwide Market for Standalone Amplifiers - All Channels
- 2.23 The Worldwide Market for Subwoofers (OEM)
- 2.24 Worldwide OEM Installations of Subwoofers
- 2.25 Worldwide OEM Installations of 6-or-More Speaker Configurations
- 3.1 USA OEM Installations of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.2 USA Aftermarket Sales of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.3 USA Sales of DVD-Audio/SACD Systems by Sales Channel
- 3.4 USA Sales of Discrete Multi-Channel Head Units by Sales Channel
- 3.5 USA Sales of Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners by Sales Channel
- 3.6 USA Sales of Standalone Amplifiers by Sales Channel
- 3.7 Western Europe OEM Installations of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.8 Western Europe Aftermarket Sales of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.9 Western Europe Sales of DVD-Audio/SACD Systems by Sales Channel
- 3.10 Western Europe Sales of Discrete Multi-Channel Head Units by Sales
Channel
- 3.11 Western Europe Sales of Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners by Sales
Channel
- 3.12 Western Europe Sales of Standalone Amplifiers by Sales Channel
- 3.13 Japan OEM Installations of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.14 Japan Aftermarket Sales of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.15 Japan Sales of DVD-Audio/SACD Systems by Sales Channel
- 3.16 Japan Sales of Discrete Multi-Channel Head Units by Sales Channel
- 3.17 Japan Sales of Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners by Sales Channel
- 3.18 Japan Sales of Standalone Amplifiers by Sales Channel
- 3.19 China OEM Installations of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.20 China Aftermarket Sales of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.21 China Sales of DVD-Audio/SACD Systems by Sales Channel
- 3.22 China Sales of Discrete Multi-Channel Head Units by Sales Channel
- 3.23 China Sales of Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners by Sales Channel
- 3.24 China Sales of Standalone Amplifiers by Sales Channel
- 3.25 Rest of the World OEM Installations of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.26 Rest of the World Aftermarket Sales of Premium Audio Equipment
- 3.27 Rest of the World Sales of DVD-Audio/SACD Systems by Sales Channel
- 3.28 Rest of the World Sales of Discrete Multi-Channel Head Units by Sales
Channel
- 3.29 Rest of the World Sales of Terrestrial Digital Radio Tuners by Sales
Channel
- 3.30 Rest of the World Sales of Standalone Amplifiers by Sales Channel
- 4.1 Leading Suppliers of Premium Car Audio Equipment & Technology