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L-Acoustics vs QSC:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, L-Acoustics had more branded searches than QSC among PA systems worldwide. L-Acoustics had about 40,500 branded searches, while QSC had 35,500. L-Acoustics made up 18.2% of all PA system searches we track, and QSC accounted for 16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PA systems, QSC appeared in four of the five answers and L-Acoustics in none.

Among PA systems worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

L-Acoustics, about 14% more searches than QSC

L-Acoustics 40.5K searchesQSC 35.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

QSC, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, L-Acoustics in 0

QSC in 4 of 5L-Acoustics in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

QSC, the only one of the two named

QSC first in 4L-Acoustics never named

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Top PA systems 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. 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.

  1. QSC1st
  2. Bose2nd
  3. Electro-Voice3rd
  4. RCF4th
  5. Behringer5th
  6. Mackie6th
  7. d&b audiotechnik7th
  8. 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

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5 answers

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.

Is L-Acoustics or QSC more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for L-Acoustics and QSC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight PA systems we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

L-Acoustics and QSC among PA systems worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for L-Acoustics, QSC. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBoseL-AcousticsQSCElectro-Voiced&b audiotechnikMackieRCFBehringer
Oct 202540.5%17.7%16.4%11.8%8.6%3.4%0.83%0.85%
Nov 202543.9%16.2%17.7%10.9%6.6%3.1%0.76%0.82%
Dec 202544.2%16.2%17.6%10.8%6.6%3.1%0.76%0.68%
Jan 202639.2%17%18.8%11.4%8.4%3.3%1%0.88%
Feb 202637.1%19.8%18.4%10.9%8.2%3.8%0.93%0.96%
Mar 202634%22.1%19.7%9.9%8.9%3.5%1.1%0.97%
Apr 202636.6%19.5%17.7%10.7%9.6%3.7%1.2%0.98%
May 202639.5%21.4%15.3%9.6%8.6%4%0.82%0.78%
Jun 202639%21.5%15.4%9.7%8.7%4%0.83%0.85%
Jul 202640.9%18.5%16.2%10.1%9.1%3.5%0.87%0.75%
Aug 202639.3%21.7%15.5%9.7%8.8%3.4%0.83%0.85%
Sep 202641.3%18.2%16%10%9.2%3.5%1.1%0.74%

How has the L-Acoustics and QSC comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: QSC took it in November 2025, L-Acoustics took it in February 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, L-Acoustics’ share of searches among PA systems worldwide moved from 17.7% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QSC’s share of searches among PA systems worldwide moved from 16.4% to 16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 37.5K to 35.5K.

How did search popularity change for PA systems worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, L-Acoustics lost share of searches among PA systems worldwide, from 21.7% to 18.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using L-Acoustics’ 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.

L-Acoustics

1 branded search term

  • l acoustics

QSC

2 branded search terms

  • qsc
  • qsc audio

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