Audio trends at CES 2026: Open-ear earbuds, modular home theater, and spatial audio

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Open-ear earbuds are seeing increased competition and innovation, with brands adding features like noise reduction. More companies are embracing modular home theater systems, allowing consumers to build custom setups. Spatial audio is becoming a standard feature across various audio products. CES 2026 highlighted these trends, indicating a shift towards personalized and immersive audio experiences in the consumer market.


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