How popular isGenelec?
In September 2026, people searched for Genelec by name about 70 times in New Zealand, a 36.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.9% of all New Zealand studio monitor brand searches, placing Genelec fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about studio monitor brands, Genelec appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Genelec is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
YamahaShare of searches 44.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KRKShare of searches 25.4%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Adam AudioShare of searches 13.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GenelecShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Kali AudioShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top studio monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Genelec was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Genelec is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Yamaha1st- Kali Audio2nd
Adam Audio3rd
Genelec4th
KRK5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yamaha4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Adam Audio4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Kali Audio4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
KRK2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Genelec2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about studio monitor brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which studio monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best studio monitor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best studio monitor brand in New Zealand for a home studio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best studio monitors”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“studio speakers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which studio monitor brands compete with Genelec?
Share of searches by month for Yamaha, KRK, Adam Audio, Genelec, Kali Audio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yamaha | KRK | Adam Audio | Genelec | Kali Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.9% | 27.4% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.8% | 22.8% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 5.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 25% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.9% | 33.8% | 22.5% | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 31.7% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.6% | 30.5% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.3% | 31.3% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 14.5% | 20.3% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.6% | 31.3% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 7.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 31.6% | 14% | 12.3% | 5.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.6% | 29.6% | 15.5% | 19.7% | 5.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.1% | 25.4% | 13.6% | 11.9% | 5.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 44.1% | 260 | +23.8% | +14.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 25.4% | 150 | -28.6% | -4.2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.6% | 80 | -27.3% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.9% | 70 | -50% | -7.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.1% | 30 | -25% | -0.5 points |
1.
Yamaha44.1%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +14.5 points.
2.
KRK25.4%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 150 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
13.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 80 estimated branded searches, -27.3% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.
Genelec11.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -7.9 points.
5.1%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Compare popularity between Genelec and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Genelec
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Genelec changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Genelec in New Zealand fell from 110 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Genelec’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand decreased from 17.7% to 11.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Genelec’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 20.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 11.9% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand studio monitor brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Yamaha overtook KRK to become the leader among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, with 44.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Genelec lost share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, from 19.7% to 11.9%.

In September 2026, KRK lost share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, from 29.6% to 25.4%.

In September 2026, Adam Audio lost share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, from 15.5% to 13.6%.
In September 2026, Kali Audio lost share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 5.1%.
How are Genelec’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Genelec’s 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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