United States Headphones Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United States Headphones Market Size

The United States headphones market reached around USD 2.23 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching almost USD 3.05 billion by 2032.

United States Headphones Market Outlook

• Wired headphones are expected to remain popular, even as wireless earbuds gain immense popularity among consumers.

• Online distribution channels are expected to become popular over the forecast period.

• The development of advanced chips for enhancing audio quality is expected to have a significant impact on the market growth.

United States Headphones Market Growth

As per the Consumer Technology Association of the USA, wireless headphones rank among the top 5 consumer technology products owned in the United States. Nearly 98% of US households have smartphones, with nearly 50% having a gaming console. The earbud penetration rate in the United States is 65%, while the headphone penetration rate is nearly 68%. Increasing consumption of digital media content is expected to drive the rising demand for personal audio devices, thereby facilitating the market growth.

Neural headphones are expected to find increasing application in the healthcare sector, where they can be utilised by patients for minimising stress and improving bodily relaxation. This is achieved by listening to ultrasonic sound waves, which stimulate the vagus nerve in the brain, and facilitate various bodily functions, like breathing and digestion.

Innovations in headphone designs are expected to drive their adoption across the United States. Bone conduction headphones, which transmit sound to the users’ ears through their jaws and bones, rather than the ear canal have increased consumers’ safety by enabling them to hear external sounds in outdoor settings. They can also eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with plugging traditional headphones into the ears while minimising sound distortions and improving overall audio quality.

United States Headphones Industry Segmentation

United States Headphones Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Wired

• Wireless

Market Breakup by Application

• Fitness

• Gaming

• Virtual Reality

• Music and Entertainment

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Online

• Offline

Market Breakup by Region

• New England

• Mideast

• Great Lakes

• Plains

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Rocky Mountain

• Far West

United States Headphones Market Share

Based on region, the market is divided into New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West. Over the forecast period, Southwest is expected to emerge as one of the most important market segments due to of its high population density and income levels.

Leading Companies in the United States Headphones Market

Major market players are focusing on using sustainable materials for designing headphones, as consumers are prioritising the usage of eco-friendly consumer electronics goods which can drive sustainable economic development.

• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Harman International Industries, Inc.)

• Sony Group Corp.

• Panasonic Holdings Corp.

• Apple Inc.

• Koninklijke Philips N.V.

• Yamaha Corp.

• Grado Labs Inc.

• Skullcandy Inc.

• Bose Corp.

• Shure Incorporated

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report