AV receiver brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Marantz was the most searched AV receiver brand in New Zealand, accounting for 30.9% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Denon and Yamaha showed up in every answer. Denon was recommended most often, coming first in all three responses that gave a list.
MarantzShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
OnkyoShare of searches 27.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DenonShare of searches 22.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
YamahaShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SonyShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top AV receiver brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Denon and Yamaha appeared every time. Denon was recommended most often, coming first in all three answers that gave a list. Yamaha was second, and Marantz was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Denon4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Yamaha4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Marantz3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Onkyo3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sony2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AV receiver brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AV receiver brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AV receiver brand in New Zealand for a home theatre?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best av receiver”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home theatre receiver nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which AV receiver brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each AV receiver brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five AV receiver brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Marantz, Onkyo, Denon, Yamaha, Sony. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Marantz | Onkyo | Denon | Yamaha | Sony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.3% | 30.3% | 21.2% | 14.1% | 8.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.8% | 29.7% | 25.7% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.5% | 33.3% | 23.4% | 12.6% | 8.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.4% | 34.7% | 22% | 11.9% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.6% | 31.2% | 22.1% | 13% | 5.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 17% | 31.8% | 29.5% | 14.8% | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.6% | 28% | 28% | 12.9% | 8.6% |
| May 2026 | 20.6% | 26.8% | 26.8% | 18.6% | 7.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.8% | 26.7% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 6.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.4% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 13% | 6.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.6% | 23.8% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.9% | 27.7% | 22.3% | 14.9% | 4.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.9% | 290 | -21.6% | -5.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.7% | 260 | +8.3% | +3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.3% | 210 | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.9% | 140 | 0% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.3% | 40 | -20% | -0.7 points |
1.
Marantz30.9%
Held 1st. 290 estimated branded searches, -21.6% vs prior month. Share -5.8 points.
2.
Onkyo27.7%
Held 2nd. 260 estimated branded searches, +8.3% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
3.
Denon22.3%
Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Yamaha14.9%
Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.
Sony4.3%
Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among AV receiver brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Marantz was the most searched among AV receiver brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 290 branded searches, 30.9% of all searches for the five we track. Onkyo is in 2nd place, 3.2 percentage points behind at 27.7%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marantz | 26.3% → 30.9% | 36.6%Aug 2026 | 17%Mar 2026 | 2nd → 1st |
| Onkyo | 30.3% → 27.7% | 34.7%Jan 2026 | 23.8%Aug 2026 | 1st → 2nd |
| Denon | 21.2% → 22.3% | 29.5%Mar 2026 | 20.8%Aug 2026 | 3rd |
| Yamaha | 14.1% → 14.9% | 18.6%May 2026 | 11.9%Jan 2026 | 4th |
| Sony | 8.1% → 4.3% | 8.9%Nov 2025 | 4.3%Sep 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Marantz’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand increased from 26.3% to 30.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Onkyo’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand decreased from 30.3% to 27.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Denon’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand increased from 21.2% to 22.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand increased from 14.1% to 14.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand decreased from 8.1% to 4.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Marantz’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand peaked at 36.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 17% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Onkyo’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand peaked at 34.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 23.8% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Denon’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.5% in March 2026 and was lowest at 20.8% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand peaked at 18.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 11.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.3% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Marantz rose from 2nd to 1st among AV receiver brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Onkyo fell from 1st to 2nd among AV receiver brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AV receiver brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Onkyo gained share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 27.7%.
In September 2026, Denon gained share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand, from 20.8% to 22.3%.
In September 2026, Yamaha gained share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 14.9%.
In September 2026, Marantz lost share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand, from 36.6% to 30.9%.
In September 2026, Sony lost share of searches among AV receiver brands in New Zealand, from 5% to 4.3%.
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