KRK vs Yamaha:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Yamaha had more branded searches than KRK among studio monitor brands in New Zealand. Yamaha had about 260 branded searches, while KRK had 150. Yamaha made up 44.1% of all studio monitor brand searches we track, and KRK accounted for 25.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about studio monitor brands, Yamaha appeared in all four answers and KRK in two. Yamaha was mentioned before KRK in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Yamaha, about 73% more searches than KRK
Who does AI mention more?
Yamaha, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Yamaha, named ahead of KRK in every answer
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Top studio monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Yamaha appeared in all four answers. KRK was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Yamaha was listed before KRK in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Yamaha1st
- Kali Audio2nd
Adam Audio3rd
Genelec4th
KRK5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Yamaha4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Adam Audio4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Kali Audio4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- KRK2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Genelec2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about studio monitor brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which studio monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best studio monitor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best studio monitor brand in New Zealand for a home studio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best studio monitors”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“studio speakers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is KRK or Yamaha more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KRK and Yamaha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five studio monitor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Yamaha, KRK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yamaha | KRK | Adam Audio | Genelec | Kali Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.9% | 27.4% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.8% | 22.8% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 5.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 25% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.9% | 33.8% | 22.5% | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 31.7% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.6% | 30.5% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.3% | 31.3% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 14.5% | 20.3% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.6% | 31.3% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 7.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 31.6% | 14% | 12.3% | 5.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.6% | 29.6% | 15.5% | 19.7% | 5.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.1% | 25.4% | 13.6% | 11.9% | 5.1% |
How has the KRK and Yamaha comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: KRK took it in January 2026, Yamaha took it in February 2026, KRK took it in June 2026, Yamaha took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KRK’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand moved from 27.4% to 25.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 150.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand moved from 33.9% to 44.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand studio monitor brands in September 2026?
2 changes
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, KRK lost share of searches among studio monitor brands in New Zealand, from 29.6% to 25.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KRK’s and Yamaha’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.
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