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1.0 Report Summary
1.1 Purpose of Report
1.2 Scope of Report
1.3 Research Approach/Sources
2.0 The Connected Audio Ecosystem
2.1 Audio Content and Services Landscape
2.2 Connected Audio Devices Landscape
3.0 Audio Encoding and Compression
4.0 Streaming Audio Service Adoption and Consumption
4.1 Streaming Audio Service Adoption
4.2 Drivers and Inhibitors of Streaming Audio Adoption
4.2.1 Drivers
4.2.2 Inhibitors
4.3 Digital Music Licensing
4.4 Profiles of Streaming Music Services
5.0 Market Dynamics for Connected Audio Devices
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 The Shift to Mobile Continues
5.1.2 The Shift to Wireless Continues
5.1.3 Ease of Installation, Setup, and Relocation for Wireless Devices
5.1.4 Smart TVs, Gaming Consoles, and Streaming Media Devices
5.1.5 High-Fidelity Audio Made More Affordable
5.2 Market Inhibitors
5.2.1 Investment in Legacy Products and Long Replacement Cycles
5.2.2 Low-Capacity Broadband and Device Competition
5.3 The High-Resolution Audio (HRA) Movement
5.4 Competition and Confusion among Streaming Audio Technologies
5.4.1 Bluetooth
5.4.2 Apple AirPlay
5.4.3 Google Cast
5.4.4 Sonos
5.4.5 Qualcomm AllPlay
5.4.6 DTS Play-Fi
5.4.7 WiSA
6.0 Consumer Demand for Connected Audio Devices
6.1 Audio Device Ownership
6.2 2014 Audio Device Purchases
6.3 Market Trends, Leading Products, and Innovations
6.3.1 Headphones Trends and Innovations
Innovative Headphones
6.3.2 Wireless Speaker Trends and Innovations
Innovative Wireless Speakers
6.3.3 Soundbar Trends and Innovations
6.3.4 Multi-Room Audio System Trends and Innovations
7.0 Forecasts for Music Services and Audio Devices
7.1 Music Services Forecast Methodology
7.2 Music Services Forecast
7.3 Device Forecast Methodology
7.4 Headphones Forecast
7.5 Wireless Speakers Forecast
7.6 Soundbars Forecast
7.7 Multi-room Audio Systems Forecast
8.0 Implications and Recommendations
8.1 Streaming Audio Service Providers
8.2 Internet Service Providers
8.3 Connected Audio Device Makers
9.0 Appendix
9.1 Glossary
9.2 Index
9.3 Images
9.4 Performance Rights and Copyright Collection Societies
