JVC vs Kenwood Car Audio:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Kenwood Car Audio had more branded searches than JVC among car audio brands in New Zealand. Kenwood Car Audio was estimated to have 160 branded searches compared to JVC’s 140, and held a 0.37% Share of Search versus JVC’s 0.32%.
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Which is more popular in search, JVC or Kenwood Car Audio?
Compare the car stereo and audio brands New Zealand drivers fit. 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.
Share of Search by month for Kenwood Car Audio, JVC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sony | Pioneer | Alpine Car Audio | Kenwood Car Audio | JVC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 98.1% | 0.85% | 0.39% | 0.31% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 98.5% | 0.65% | 0.36% | 0.22% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 98.5% | 0.69% | 0.27% | 0.25% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 97.9% | 0.9% | 0.36% | 0.46% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.3% | 1.1% | 0.41% | 0.65% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 97.7% | 1.3% | 0.42% | 0.32% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 96.8% | 2% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 97% | 2% | 0.33% | 0.3% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 97.2% | 1.8% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 98% | 1% | 0.35% | 0.28% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 97.7% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.37% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the JVC and Kenwood Car Audio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Kenwood Car Audio took it in January 2026, JVC took it in April 2026, Kenwood Car Audio took it in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JVC’s estimated Share of Search among car audio brands in New Zealand moved from 0.39% to 0.32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 160 to 140.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kenwood Car Audio’s estimated Share of Search among car audio brands in New Zealand moved from 0.31% to 0.37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 130 to 160.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand car audio brands in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Kenwood Car Audio rose from 5th to 4th among car audio brands in New Zealand.
In August 2026, JVC fell from 3rd to 5th among car audio brands in New Zealand.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JVC’s and Kenwood Car Audio’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
JVC
3 branded search terms
- jvc apple carplay
- jvc car audio
- jvc car stereo
Kenwood Car Audio
2 branded search terms
- kenwood car audio
- kenwood car stereo
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