PA system brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Yamaha was the most searched PA system brand in New Zealand, accounting for 53.1% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Yamaha showed up in every answer. Yamaha was recommended most often, coming first in all four responses that gave a list.
YamahaShare of searches 53.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
QSCShare of searches 20.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RCFShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- JBL ProfessionalShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Electro-VoiceShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top PA system brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Yamaha appeared every time. Yamaha was recommended most often, coming first in all four answers that gave a list. JBL Professional was second, and QSC was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Yamaha1st
- JBL Professional2nd
- QSC3rd
- RCF4th
- Electro-Voice5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- RCF3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- JBL Professional3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- QSC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Electro-Voice2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which PA system brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best PA system brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best PA system brand in New Zealand for a live band?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pa speakers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“live sound system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which PA system brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each PA system brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five PA system brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Yamaha, QSC, RCF, JBL Professional, Electro-Voice. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yamaha | QSC | RCF | JBL Professional | Electro-Voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 21.7% | 17.4% | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.8% | 25% | 16.7% | 10.4% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.2% | 25.5% | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.8% | 23.3% | 14% | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| May 2026 | 42.9% | 24.5% | 16.3% | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.6% | 25.6% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 8.9% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.1% | 20.4% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.1% | 260 | +23.8% | +6.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.4% | 100 | 0% | -1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.3% | 80 | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 8.2% | 40 | +33.3% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 2% | 10 | -66.7% | -4.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
1.
Yamaha53.1%
Held 1st. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +6.4 points.
2.
QSC20.4%
Held 2nd. 100 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
3.
RCF16.3%
Held 3rd. 80 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
8.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, -66.7% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among PA system brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Yamaha was the most searched among PA system brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 260 branded searches, 53.1% of all searches for the five we track. QSC is in 2nd place, 32.7 percentage points behind at 20.4%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | 45.7% → 53.1% | 53.1%Dec 2025 | 36.2%Jan 2026 | 1st |
| QSC | 21.7% → 20.4% | 25.6%Jun 2026 | 16.3%Dec 2025 | 2nd |
| RCF | 17.4% → 16.3% | 21.3%Jan 2026 | 14%Feb 2026 | 3rd |
| JBL Professional | 8.7% → 8.2% | 10.6%Jan 2026 | 6.1%Apr 2026 | 4th |
| Electro-Voice | 6.5% → 2% | 10.2%Apr 2026 | 2%Sep 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand increased from 45.7% to 53.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QSC’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand decreased from 21.7% to 20.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RCF’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand decreased from 17.4% to 16.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL Professional’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand decreased from 8.7% to 8.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Electro-Voice’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand decreased from 6.5% to 2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand peaked at 53.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 36.2% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QSC’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand peaked at 25.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 16.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RCF’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand peaked at 21.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 14% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL Professional’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Electro-Voice’s share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 2% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand PA system brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, JBL Professional overtook Electro-Voice to rank 4th among PA system brands in New Zealand, with 8.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Yamaha gained share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand, from 46.7% to 53.1%.
In September 2026, Electro-Voice lost share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 2%.
In September 2026, QSC lost share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand, from 22.2% to 20.4%.
In September 2026, RCF lost share of searches among PA system brands in New Zealand, from 17.8% to 16.3%.
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