How popular isd&b audiotechnik?
In September 2026, people searched for d&b audiotechnik by name about 20,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 6.6% of all global foldback monitor brand searches, placing d&b audiotechnik sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about foldback monitor brands, d&b audiotechnik appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
d&b audiotechnik is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
BehringerShare of searches 43.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MackieShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
L-AcousticsShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
QSCShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
d&b audiotechnikShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top foldback monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, d&b audiotechnik was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. d&b audiotechnik is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
QSC1st
Yamaha2nd
Electro-Voice3rd
d&b audiotechnik4th
L-Acoustics5th
RCF6th
Mackie7th
Behringer–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
QSC4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yamaha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Electro-Voice3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
L-Acoustics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
d&b audiotechnik2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Behringer1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mackie1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RCF1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about foldback monitor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which foldback monitor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best foldback monitor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best foldback monitor brand for live stage monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stage monitor speakers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pa monitor speakers”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which foldback monitor brands compete with d&b audiotechnik?
Share of searches by month for Behringer, Mackie, L-Acoustics, QSC, Electro-Voice, d&b audiotechnik. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Behringer | Mackie | L-Acoustics | QSC | Electro-Voice | d&b audiotechnik | Yamaha | RCF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.3% | 13.2% | 11.9% | 11% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 0.55% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 14.9% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 2% | 0.68% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 14% | 15.3% | 13.6% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.74% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.2% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 9.9% | 6% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0.65% |
| May 2026 | 53.3% | 11.4% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1% | 0.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.6% | 13.9% | 16% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.88% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 0.88% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.5% | 13.9% | 16% | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 1% | 0.61% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.6% | 16.3% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 1% | 0.77% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.6% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 16.3% | 50.4K | +17.2% | +2.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13.1% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -2.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.5% | 35.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.2% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.6% | 20.5K | +2.5% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1% | 3.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.77% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +0.2 points |
43.6%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Mackie16.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 50.4K estimated branded searches, +17.2% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
13.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
4.
QSC11.5%
Held 4th. 35.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.2%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.6%
Held 6th. 20.5K estimated branded searches, +2.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
7.
Yamaha1%
Held 7th. 3.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
RCF0.77%
Held 8th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for d&b audiotechnik changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for d&b audiotechnik worldwide held steady, from 19.7K to 20.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, d&b audiotechnik’s share of searches among foldback monitor brands worldwide increased from 5.8% to 6.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, d&b audiotechnik’s share of searches among foldback monitor brands worldwide peaked at 6.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 4.7% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for foldback monitor brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Mackie overtook L-Acoustics to rank 2nd among foldback monitor brands worldwide, with 16.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, L-Acoustics lost share of searches among foldback monitor brands worldwide, from 16% to 13.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RCF worldwide rose 26.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Yamaha worldwide fell 31.8% over 12 measured months, from 4.7K to 3.2K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Behringer worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Electro-Voice worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are d&b audiotechnik’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using d&b audiotechnik’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- d&b audiotechnik
- db audiotechnik
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