Behringer vs QSC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Behringer had more branded searches than QSC among foldback monitor brands worldwide. Behringer had about 135,000 branded searches, while QSC had 35,500. Behringer made up 43.6% of all foldback monitor brand searches we track, and QSC accounted for 11.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about foldback monitor brands, QSC appeared in four of the five answers and Behringer in one. QSC was mentioned before Behringer in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Behringer, about 4 searches for every 1 for QSC
Who does AI mention more?
QSC, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Behringer in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
QSC, named ahead of Behringer in every answer
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Top foldback monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, QSC was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Behringer was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. QSC was listed before Behringer in every answer.
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.
Is Behringer or QSC more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Behringer and QSC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight foldback monitor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Behringer, QSC. 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% |
How has the Behringer and QSC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Behringer was ahead of QSC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Behringer’s share of searches among foldback monitor brands worldwide moved from 48.3% to 43.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QSC’s share of searches among foldback monitor brands worldwide moved from 11% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 37.5K to 35.5K.
How did search popularity change for foldback monitor brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Behringer worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Behringer’s and QSC’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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