How popular isL-Acoustics?
In September 2026, people searched for L-Acoustics by name about 40,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 18.2% of all global PA system searches, placing L-Acoustics second out of eight systems. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PA systems, L-Acoustics did not appear in any of the answers.
L-Acoustics is the second most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
BoseShare of searches 41.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
L-AcousticsShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
QSCShare of searches 16%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Electro-VoiceShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
d&b audiotechnikShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top PA systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, L-Acoustics did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- QSC1st
- Bose2nd
- Electro-Voice3rd
RCF4th
Behringer5th
Mackie6th- d&b audiotechnik7th
- L-Acoustics–
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
- Bose3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Electro-Voice3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Behringer3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Mackie2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- RCF2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- d&b audiotechnik1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- L-Acoustics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about PA systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which PA system should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best PA system brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best PA system for live events?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pa systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable pa system”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which PA systems compete with L-Acoustics?
Share of searches by month for Bose, L-Acoustics, QSC, Electro-Voice, d&b audiotechnik, Mackie. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bose | L-Acoustics | QSC | Electro-Voice | d&b audiotechnik | Mackie | RCF | Behringer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.5% | 17.7% | 16.4% | 11.8% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.9% | 16.2% | 17.7% | 10.9% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 0.76% | 0.82% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.2% | 16.2% | 17.6% | 10.8% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 0.76% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 17% | 18.8% | 11.4% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 1% | 0.88% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 19.8% | 18.4% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 0.93% | 0.96% |
| Mar 2026 | 34% | 22.1% | 19.7% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.97% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 19.5% | 17.7% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.98% |
| May 2026 | 39.5% | 21.4% | 15.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 4% | 0.82% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 39% | 21.5% | 15.4% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 4% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 18.5% | 16.2% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 0.87% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 21.7% | 15.5% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.3% | 18.2% | 16% | 10% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.74% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.3% | 91.9K | +2.4% | +2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.2% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -3.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16% | 35.5K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.2% | 20.5K | +2.5% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.5% | 7.8K | +1.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 1.1% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.74% | 1.6K | -15.4% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
1.
Bose41.3%
Held 1st. 91.9K estimated branded searches, +2.4% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
18.2%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
3.
QSC16%
Held 3rd. 35.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
10%
Held 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
9.2%
Held 5th. 20.5K estimated branded searches, +2.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Mackie3.5%
Held 6th. 7.8K estimated branded searches, +1.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
RCF1.1%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.74%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Mackie and Behringer sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “mackie thump”.
Compare popularity between L-Acoustics and its closest rivals
Every comparison with L-Acoustics
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for L-Acoustics changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for L-Acoustics worldwide held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, L-Acoustics’ share of searches among PA systems worldwide increased from 17.7% to 18.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, L-Acoustics’ share of searches among PA systems worldwide peaked at 22.1% in March 2026 and was lowest at 16.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for PA systems worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Bose gained share of searches among PA systems worldwide, from 39.3% to 41.3%.
In September 2026, L-Acoustics lost share of searches among PA systems worldwide, from 21.7% to 18.2%.
In September 2026, RCF rose from 8th to 7th among PA systems worldwide.
In September 2026, Behringer fell from 7th to 8th among PA systems worldwide.
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 L-Acoustics’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using L-Acoustics’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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