Projection

Projector pricing is becoming a dynamic signal of competition, strategic positioning and market intent. That’s one of the central findings from a new free report released by Futuresource Consulting, drawing on its global price tracking service, which monitors retail pricing daily across more than 50 countries and 1,000 websites.

New research from Futuresource Consulting forecasts a $693 million market by 2029, but brands without proprietary control architecture face challenge to differentiate.

As LED display manufacturing becomes focused around a shrinking supply chain, the competitive dynamics of the Direct View LED market are undergoing a decisive shift. Module boards and cabinets are increasingly commoditised, which means the differentiation that brands can own, and the margin they can protect, is moving into the control layer.

As the pro audio industry heads into NAMM 2026 and ISE 2026, professional headphones are emerging from a period of volatility into a more measured, opportunity-led phase. According to Futuresource Consulting’s newly released professional headphones report, the global market is stabilising after the pandemic boom, with growth now driven by specialisation, replacement cycles and a more professionalised creator base.

As the professional displays market continues to evolve, Futuresource Consulting is set to launch its next Future Session, “Clearing up the picture for professional displays”, on 24th November. This  highly anticipated session brings together Principal Analyst Jeremy Wills and Lead Analyst, David Thompson to reflect on a decade of transformation, explore the rise of LED technology, and examine the challenges and opportunities ahead for meeting room displays. 

From boardrooms to breakout zones, the canvas for collaboration is shifting. Businesses are redesigning their spaces and screens, and professional displays are evolving to serve new ways of working. Futuresource Consulting’s latest professional displays report for the corporate sector reveals a market valued at $7 billion in 2024. 

The worldwide front projector market experienced another sharp decline in Q2 2025, with volumes down 24.5% year-on-year, and value falling 20.5% to $913 million. However, some growth corridors are opening up.  

Futuresource Consulting, a global leader in market intelligence and strategic insight, is pleased to announce its role as a virtual media partner for two of Asia’s most influential technology events: C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2025 and COMMERCIAL DISPLAY 2025, taking place from 28–30 October 2025 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. 

Futuresource Consulting has released a new Future Session video exploring the evolving role of professional displays in education. Hosted by Principal Analyst Claire Kerrison, Principal Analyst, Consulting & Advisory and featuring Jeremy Wills, Principal Analyst, Professional Displays, co-author of the firm’s latest education display report, the session provides a deep dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector.

As global education systems evolve under mounting pressures, display technology remains a crucial tool in the classroom. Despite funding constraints, staffing shortages and shifting student expectations, education institutions are sustaining, and in some cases expanding, their investment in AV.

If Touch Taiwan last month is any indication, there will be a lot of impressive display technology on Display at SID Display Week in San Jose, CA on May 13-15. 

It's clear that the future of display technologies is bright. Multiple technology transitions will significantly impact both consumer as well as commercial display industries.  Major companies will showcase their latest advancements, providing an excellent opportunity to align product roadmaps with emerging technologies. 

Futuresource Consulting is delighted to announce the publication of its latest complementary bulletin, "Tariff Reflections on the Road," a series of thought leadership articles and video reports which capture the pulse of the display, home audio, and broadcast industry following the teams’ trip to China, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, and the USA.

In light of recent global events and the ongoing discussions around international trade, Futuresource Consulting releases its timely, comprehensive Global LED Supply Chain Report. This report delves into the current landscape, highlighting key component suppliers such as LED chiplets, packaged LEDs, driver ICs, LED controllers, and power supplies.

The front projector market is undergoing a continuing transformation, with many segments facing challenges while some are showing resilience. In an eroding landscape, Futuresource Consulting’s latest report uncovers hidden growth pockets and, despite the market’s overall shift, the future will provide opportunities for those prepared to adapt to the changing tide.

ISE 2025 has once again reset the bar for innovation, industry collaboration and high-value networking. With 85,351 delegates from 168 countries – a 15.5% increase from 2024 – the event reinforced its status as the global epicentre of professional AV and systems integration.

The world is a seemingly tumultuous place lately, with concerns about military conflicts, governmental leadership shifts, economic stagnation combined with inflation, and geopolitical tensions, including trade wars and threats of tariffs.

Publications across the AV industry are now reporting that Panasonic has found a buyer for its projector division. This follows weeks of speculation after it was first reported in May that Panasonic was looking to exit from projection. Japanese financial services group Orix is believed to be paying 100 billion yen (£490m, $639m, €580m) for Panasonic’s projector division, with Panasonic being one of the most well established and highly regarded brands within the industry, particularly for large-scale, high brightness projection.