Growth Opportunities in the North American Automotive Audio Sector, 2023–2030

Growth Opportunities in the North American Automotive Audio Sector, 2023–2030

Software-Defined Upgrades Will Adapt to the Transformative Megatrends of Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric Vehicles

The automotive industry continues to enrich consumer convenience and the in-vehicle experience. A major contributor is advancements in audio technology: speakers, acoustics, and applications.

This analysis provides insights on
• audio technology and component roadmap,
• current offerings and forecasts,
• key tier players showcasing revolutionary audio technologies, and
• future audio transformation trends in the evolving digital ecosystem.

Growth opportunities for audio technology are significant in the era of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric mobility. Premium automakers have already implemented the most advanced technologies in their vehicles, and many mass-market manufacturers are offering branded audio as an upgrade option.

Frost & Sullivan conducted in-depth discussions with thought leaders from original equipment manufacturers, Tier I suppliers, and technology providers. The analysis considers the industry landscape in terms of increasing speaker counts, audio signal processing, and software transitions in three areas: factory fitted (branded/unbranded) speaker technology; surround sound systems; and 3D spatial audio. The analysis examines also growth opportunities for automakers and suppliers.