Abstract
This IDC study provides a forecast and analysis of the worldwide and U.S.
audio/video receiver (AVR) and DVD receiver (DVDR) markets. The study has two
central sections. The Situation Overview section reviews current market trends
and discusses recent developments in the market. The Future Outlook section
outlines IDC's assumptions about market trends during the forecast period and
presents forecast data and analysis for the period from 2005 to 2010.
"AVRs and DVDRs are the brains of the home entertainment center, and they're
gradually getting smarter with the integration of new digital entertainment and
connectivity technologies. As the forecast progresses, the question will be
whether traditional receiver manufacturers will retain their dominance in a
market that may increasingly hold appeal for new entrants with vested interests
in the PC, expertise in software development, or both." - Susan Kevorkian,
program manager, Consumer Markets: Audio