Evidence Audio vs Hosa:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hosa had more branded searches than Evidence Audio among guitar cable brands worldwide. Hosa had about 165,000 branded searches, while Evidence Audio had 720. Hosa made up 15.7% of all guitar cable brand searches we track, and Evidence Audio accounted for 0.07%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about guitar cable brands, Evidence Audio appeared in two of the five answers and Hosa in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hosa, about 229 searches for every 1 for Evidence Audio
Who does AI mention more?
Evidence Audio, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Hosa in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Evidence Audio, the only one of the two named
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Top guitar cable brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Evidence Audio was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hosa 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.
Mogami1st
Fender2nd- Evidence Audio2nd
Ernie Ball4th- Planet Waves5th
- Hosa–
Roland–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mogami5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ernie Ball4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Fender3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Evidence Audio2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Planet Waves1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hosa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Roland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about guitar cable brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which guitar cable brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best guitar cable brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best guitar cable brand for a guitar rig?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best guitar cable”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“durable guitar cable”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Evidence Audio or Hosa more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Evidence Audio and Hosa by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven guitar cable brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hosa, Evidence Audio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fender | Hosa | Ernie Ball | Mogami | Planet Waves | Evidence Audio | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.6% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 87% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.37% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.9% | 9% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.5% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 89.5% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 89.7% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.1% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.2% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
How has the Evidence Audio and Hosa comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hosa was ahead of Evidence Audio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evidence Audio’s share of searches among guitar cable brands worldwide moved from 0.06% to 0.07%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hosa’s share of searches among guitar cable brands worldwide moved from 9.3% to 15.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for guitar cable brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Hosa gained share of searches among guitar cable brands worldwide, from 11.1% to 15.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evidence Audio’s and Hosa’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.
Evidence Audio
1 branded search term
- evidence audio
Hosa
1 branded search term
- hosa
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