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title: "PA system brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the PA system and live sound brands New Zealanders buy. Share of Search among Yamaha, QSC, RCF, JBL Professional and Electro-Voice, the PA system brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# PA system brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the PA system and live sound brands New Zealanders buy. Share of Search among Yamaha, QSC, RCF, JBL Professional and Electro-Voice, the PA system brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: PA system brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Yamaha, 53.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among PA system brands in New Zealand?

- 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%.
- 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.

## 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.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yamaha | 1st | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| JBL Professional | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| QSC | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| RCF | 4th | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Electro-Voice | 5th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about PA system brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which PA system brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. Yamaha, 2. JBL Professional, 3. RCF
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best PA system brands in New Zealand?": 1. Yamaha, 2. JBL Professional, 3. QSC, 4. RCF, 5. Electro-Voice
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best PA system brand in New Zealand for a live band?": 1. Yamaha, 2. QSC, 3. RCF, 4. JBL Professional
- Searched Google, AI Overview "best pa speakers": 1. Yamaha, 2. Electro-Voice
- Searched Google, AI Overview "live sound system": 1. Yamaha

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Yamaha vs QSC: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/qsc-vs-yamaha): 53.1% against 20.4% Share of Search.
- [Yamaha vs RCF: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/rcf-vs-yamaha): 53.1% against 16.3% Share of Search.
- [Yamaha vs JBL Professional: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/jbl-professional-vs-yamaha): 53.1% against 8.2% Share of Search.
- [Yamaha vs Electro-Voice: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/electro-voice-vs-yamaha): 53.1% against 2% Share of Search.
- [QSC vs RCF: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/qsc-vs-rcf): 20.4% against 16.3% Share of Search.
- [QSC vs JBL Professional: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/jbl-professional-vs-qsc): 20.4% against 8.2% Share of Search.
- [QSC vs Electro-Voice: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/electro-voice-vs-qsc): 20.4% against 2% Share of Search.
- [RCF vs JBL Professional: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/jbl-professional-vs-rcf): 16.3% against 8.2% Share of Search.
- [RCF vs Electro-Voice: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/electro-voice-vs-rcf): 16.3% against 2% Share of Search.
- [JBL Professional vs Electro-Voice: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/electro-voice-vs-jbl-professional): 8.2% against 2% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand PA system brands in September 2026?

- 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%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Yamaha | 53.1% | 260 | +23.8% | Yamaha |
| 2 | QSC | 20.4% | 100 | 0.0% | QSC |
| 3 | RCF | 16.3% | 80 | 0.0% | RCF |
| 4 | JBL Professional | 8.2% | 40 | +33.3% | JBL |
| 5 | Electro-Voice | 2% | 10 | -66.7% | Electro-Voice |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Yamaha | 210 | 45.7% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | QSC | 100 | 21.7% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | RCF | 80 | 17.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | JBL Professional | 40 | 8.7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 6.5% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Yamaha | 210 | 43.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | QSC | 120 | 25% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | RCF | 80 | 16.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | JBL Professional | 50 | 10.4% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Electro-Voice | 20 | 4.2% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Yamaha | 260 | 53.1% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | QSC | 80 | 16.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | RCF | 80 | 16.3% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | JBL Professional | 40 | 8.2% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 6.1% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Yamaha | 170 | 36.2% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | QSC | 120 | 25.5% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | RCF | 100 | 21.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | JBL Professional | 50 | 10.6% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 6.4% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 48.8% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | QSC | 100 | 23.3% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | RCF | 60 | 14% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | JBL Professional | 40 | 9.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Electro-Voice | 20 | 4.7% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 46.7% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | QSC | 100 | 22.2% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | RCF | 80 | 17.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 6.7% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | JBL Professional | 30 | 6.7% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 42.9% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | QSC | 100 | 20.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | RCF | 100 | 20.4% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Electro-Voice | 50 | 10.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | JBL Professional | 30 | 6.1% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 42.9% | 1 |
| May 2026 | QSC | 120 | 24.5% | 2 |
| May 2026 | RCF | 80 | 16.3% | 3 |
| May 2026 | JBL Professional | 50 | 10.2% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 6.1% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Yamaha | 170 | 43.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | QSC | 100 | 25.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | RCF | 60 | 15.4% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | JBL Professional | 30 | 7.7% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 46.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | QSC | 100 | 22.2% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | RCF | 80 | 17.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | JBL Professional | 40 | 8.9% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Electro-Voice | 20 | 4.4% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 46.7% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | QSC | 100 | 22.2% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | RCF | 80 | 17.8% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Electro-Voice | 30 | 6.7% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | JBL Professional | 30 | 6.7% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Yamaha | 260 | 53.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | QSC | 100 | 20.4% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | RCF | 80 | 16.3% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | JBL Professional | 40 | 8.2% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Electro-Voice | 10 | 2% | 5 |

## What is being compared

- **Electro-Voice**: Measured on the search terms “electro voice” and “electro-voice”, summed into one figure.
- **JBL Professional**: Measured on the search term “jbl professional”.
- **QSC**: Measured on the search terms “qsc” and “qsc audio”, summed into one figure.
- **RCF**: Measured on the search terms “rcf audio” and “rcf speakers”, summed into one figure.
- **Yamaha**: Measured on the search term “yamaha amp”.

- [Electro-Voice](/demand/nz/brands/electro-voice)
- [JBL Professional](/demand/nz/brands/jbl-professional)
- [QSC](/demand/nz/brands/qsc)
- [RCF](/demand/nz/brands/rcf)
- [Yamaha](/demand/nz/brands/yamaha)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among PA system brands in New Zealand?

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.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "PA system brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-pa-system-brands

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