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title: "Studio monitor brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the studio monitor brands New Zealanders buy. Share of Search among Yamaha, KRK, Adam Audio, Genelec and Kali Audio, the studio monitor 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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# Studio monitor brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the studio monitor brands New Zealanders buy. Share of Search among Yamaha, KRK, Adam Audio, Genelec and Kali Audio, the studio monitor 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**: Studio monitor brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Yamaha, 44.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among studio monitor brands in New Zealand?

- In September 2026, Yamaha was the most searched among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 260 branded searches, 44.1% of all searches for the five we track.
- KRK is in 2nd place, 18.6 percentage points behind at 25.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand increased from 33.9% to 44.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KRK’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand decreased from 27.4% to 25.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adam Audio’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand decreased from 17.7% to 13.6%.
- 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, Kali Audio’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand increased from 3.2% to 5.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 44.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 23.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KRK’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 33.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 22.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adam Audio’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 22.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 13.6% in September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kali Audio’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 3.2% in February 2026.

## Top studio monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Yamaha, Adam Audio and Kali Audio appeared every time. Yamaha was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four answers. Kali Audio was second, and Adam Audio 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 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 4 |
| Kali Audio | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 4 |
| Adam Audio | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 4 |
| Genelec | 4th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
| KRK | 5th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 4 |

## Every AI answer about studio monitor brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which studio monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. Kali Audio, 2. Yamaha, 3. Adam Audio, 4. Genelec
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best studio monitor brands in New Zealand?": 1. Genelec, 2. Yamaha, 3. Adam Audio, 4. Kali Audio, 5. KRK
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best studio monitor brand in New Zealand for a home studio?": 1. Kali Audio, 2. Yamaha, 3. Adam Audio
- Searched Google, AI Overview "best studio monitors": 1. Yamaha, 2. KRK, 3. Adam Audio, 4. Kali Audio

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 KRK: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/krk-vs-yamaha): 44.1% against 25.4% Share of Search.
- [Yamaha vs Adam Audio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/adam-audio-vs-yamaha): 44.1% against 13.6% Share of Search.
- [Yamaha vs Genelec: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/genelec-vs-yamaha): 44.1% against 11.9% Share of Search.
- [Yamaha vs Kali Audio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kali-audio-vs-yamaha): 44.1% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [KRK vs Adam Audio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/adam-audio-vs-krk): 25.4% against 13.6% Share of Search.
- [KRK vs Genelec: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/genelec-vs-krk): 25.4% against 11.9% Share of Search.
- [KRK vs Kali Audio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kali-audio-vs-krk): 25.4% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Adam Audio vs Genelec: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/adam-audio-vs-genelec): 13.6% against 11.9% Share of Search.
- [Adam Audio vs Kali Audio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/adam-audio-vs-kali-audio): 13.6% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Genelec vs Kali Audio: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/genelec-vs-kali-audio): 11.9% against 5.1% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand studio monitor brands in September 2026?

- 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%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Yamaha | 44.1% | 260 | +23.8% | Yamaha |
| 2 | KRK | 25.4% | 150 | -28.6% | KRK |
| 3 | Adam Audio | 13.6% | 80 | -27.3% | Adam Audio |
| 4 | Genelec | 11.9% | 70 | -50.0% | Genelec |
| 5 | Kali Audio | 5.1% | 30 | -25.0% | Kali Audio |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Yamaha | 210 | 33.9% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | KRK | 170 | 27.4% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Adam Audio | 110 | 17.7% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Genelec | 110 | 17.7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Kali Audio | 20 | 3.2% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Yamaha | 210 | 36.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | KRK | 130 | 22.8% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Adam Audio | 110 | 19.3% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Genelec | 90 | 15.8% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Kali Audio | 30 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Yamaha | 260 | 38.2% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | KRK | 170 | 25% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Adam Audio | 110 | 16.2% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Genelec | 110 | 16.2% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Kali Audio | 30 | 4.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | KRK | 240 | 33.8% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Yamaha | 170 | 23.9% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Adam Audio | 160 | 22.5% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Genelec | 110 | 15.5% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Kali Audio | 30 | 4.2% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 33.3% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | KRK | 200 | 31.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Adam Audio | 110 | 17.5% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Genelec | 90 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Kali Audio | 20 | 3.2% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 35.6% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | KRK | 180 | 30.5% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Adam Audio | 90 | 15.3% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Genelec | 90 | 15.3% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Kali Audio | 20 | 3.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | KRK | 210 | 31.3% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 31.3% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Adam Audio | 110 | 16.4% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Genelec | 110 | 16.4% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Kali Audio | 30 | 4.5% | 5 |
| May 2026 | KRK | 210 | 30.4% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 30.4% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Genelec | 140 | 20.3% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Adam Audio | 100 | 14.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Kali Audio | 30 | 4.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | KRK | 200 | 31.3% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Yamaha | 170 | 26.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Adam Audio | 110 | 17.2% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Genelec | 110 | 17.2% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Kali Audio | 50 | 7.8% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 36.8% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | KRK | 180 | 31.6% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Adam Audio | 80 | 14% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Genelec | 70 | 12.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Kali Audio | 30 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | KRK | 210 | 29.6% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Yamaha | 210 | 29.6% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Genelec | 140 | 19.7% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Adam Audio | 110 | 15.5% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Kali Audio | 40 | 5.6% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Yamaha | 260 | 44.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | KRK | 150 | 25.4% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Adam Audio | 80 | 13.6% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Genelec | 70 | 11.9% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Kali Audio | 30 | 5.1% | 5 |

## What is being compared

- **Adam Audio**: Measured on the search terms “adam audio” and “adam audio monitors”, summed into one figure.
- **Genelec**: Measured on the search term “genelec”.
- **Kali Audio**: Measured on the search term “kali audio”.
- **KRK**: Measured on the search terms “krk” and “krk studio monitors”, summed into one figure.
- **Yamaha**: Measured on the search term “yamaha amp”.

- [Adam Audio](/demand/nz/brands/adam-audio)
- [Genelec](/demand/nz/brands/genelec)
- [Kali Audio](/demand/nz/brands/kali-audio)
- [KRK](/demand/nz/brands/krk)
- [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 studio monitor brands in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Yamaha was the most searched among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 260 branded searches, 44.1% of all searches for the five we track.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Studio monitor brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-studio-monitor-brands

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