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Save the date for the audio sector’s premier insight and networking event, bringing together industry leaders in the exclusive surroundings of London’s Soho Hotel, on 12 November 2025. 

After years of post-pandemic contraction, the global loudspeaker market is beginning to stabilise. However, the road ahead will require brands to rethink strategies and respond to changing buyer behaviours, as they take stock of where growth will come from next. 

The professional power amplifiers market continues to expand, as demand accelerates across commercial and leisure venues. A new report from Futuresource Consulting reveals the global market was worth $776 million in 2024, up from $724 million the previous year.

AI is not the future. It’s the here and now. In the latest episode of Future Sessions, Carl Hibbert, Research Director at Futuresource Consulting, sits down with Simon Forrest, Principal Technology Consultant, to unpack the breakthroughs and expose the roadblocks shaping AI’s trajectory across entertainment and consumer electronics industries in 2025.

Futuresource Consulting has blended its latest round of international consumer research with its comprehensive market data and expertise, to reveal the buyer journeys that will shape the future of the headphone and soundbar markets.

On World Hearing Day, not only should we acknowledge the challenges that surround hearing health, but we also need to look to the transformative potential of technology in addressing them.  

With 487 million people projected to experience hearing loss by 2028, and 38% under the age of 50, the urgency to drive awareness and accessibility has never been greater.

As one of the world's most comprehensive AI regulations, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (the EU AI Act) officially came into force in August 2024, regulating activities across the full AI lifecycle to ensure fair and ethical usage, safeguard fundamental rights and create a transparent AI ecosystem.

Essential report highlights the evolution of automotive entertainment and the next big shift for AI, apps and automobiles. Futuresource Consulting has released its latest report, Automotive Infotainment: 6 Trends Set to Shape 2025, providing key insights into the rapid transformation of in-car entertainment systems.

The luxury audio market is entering a new phase of growth, shaped by shifting economic conditions, changing consumer behaviours and a renewed appetite for high-end experiences. That’s according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the sector, the opportunities and the future outlook.

The ever-increasing popularity of true wireless stereo (TWS) devices is reshaping consumer audio. TWS isn’t just offering convenience, it’s also delivering potential benefits for wellness.

With headphones now an everyday companion for work, entertainment and communication, they are seamlessly integrated into daily routines. However, noise exposure is also on the rise, and it is impacting hearing health.