Here is the ranking for the top car audio brands in several categories for the first quarter, according to The NPD group. The brands are ranked by market share in dollar sales to consumers.
In-Dash Units (all types)
- Pioneer
- Kenwood
- JVC
Amplifiers:
- Alpine
- JL Audio
- Kicker
Speakers:
- Kicker
- Pioneer
- JL Audio
Note: NPD numbers may more accurately reflect sales at larger car audio retailers.
Source: NPD
Photo via Dow Electronics
Kudos to JL and Alpine! I’m pretty sure we have Wal-Mart to thank for the others…