L-Acoustics vs QSC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, L-Acoustics had more branded searches than QSC among foldback monitor brands worldwide. L-Acoustics had about 40,500 branded searches, while QSC had 35,500. L-Acoustics made up 13.1% 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 L-Acoustics in two. QSC was mentioned before L-Acoustics in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
L-Acoustics, about 14% more searches than QSC
Who does AI mention more?
QSC, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, L-Acoustics in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
QSC, named ahead of L-Acoustics in 2 of 3 answers
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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. L-Acoustics was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. QSC was listed before L-Acoustics in two out of three answers.
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 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 foldback monitor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for L-Acoustics, 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 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 foldback monitor brands worldwide moved from 11.9% to 13.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- 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?
2 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%.
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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