With the personal audio category projected to grow to over $30 billion annually by 2027, it is not a surprise that headphone-centric trade shows like the CanJam Series and Guangzhou International Headphones Expo have become more popular than any other high-end audio shows held across the globe. The customer base is younger and focused on digital music streaming and the best ways to experience it.
The 10th Guangzhou International Headphones Expo 2024 was successfully held on the 14th and 15th of December 2024 at the Baiyun International Convention Center in Guangzhou, China. Arguably the biggest worldwide show dedicated to headphones, the expo celebrated its 10th year and showcased close to 300 brands with an exhibition area of nearly 6,000 square meters.
Participating brands included Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, STAX, Sony, HiFiMAN, FiiO, qdc, Cayin, iFi, and Shanling, among many other world-renowned brands.
The scope of exhibits includes headphones, portable audio equipment, desktop digital audio equipment, desktop speakers, wireless headphones, audio accessories, and gaming peripherals.
Various activities were held on location, including blind listening competitions, lucky draws, and cosplay shows, which attracted younger listeners to visit, audition products, and interact with brand representatives.
The 2024 EHA Award for Outstanding Audio Products were awarded at the 10th anniversary celebration gala, with more than 140 products receiving recognition.
The China International Headphones Expo (CIHE) was founded in 2014 and is currently held annually across seven cities in China, making it the most influential headphone exhibition in China.
The China International Headphones Expo (CIHE) 2025 is scheduled to be held in Shanghai: March 1-2; Chengdu: May 10-11; Shenzhen: June (dates to be confirmed); Nanjing: July 26-27; Beijing: September 13-14; Wuhan: October 25-26; Guangzhou: December 13-14.
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