Audio market is 'booming'

The audio market has hit its stride and is currently enjoying a boom, according to one expert.

Richard Sharp, technology editor for gadgetsandgizmos.org, recently claimed that this trend is being driven by consumers, who are demanding more and more quality products.

He suggested this will lead to increased spending on premium headphones, which enable the user to become immersed in sound, without subjecting passers by to unwanted music.

"You can listen to music whilst commuting, exercising, working, and even in bed. It's no surprise demand for quality headphones continues to increase," said Mr Sharp.

He went on to note that product placement has also had a role to play in driving this trend, with consumers seeking to mimic their idols through their purchases.

A recent BBC article showed that headphones have seen year-on-year growth of 24 per cent, with average spending by consumers also on the rise.