Category AI Visibility Report
Audio AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈75,159
Est. AI queries / month
147
Buyer topics monitored
108
Brands on the AI shelf
15
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 147 buyer topics in Audio across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 75,159 AI queries per month.
- Denon leads the AI shelf with 4.1% of brand mentions, followed by Yamaha (3.9%) and JBL (3.3%). The top three hold 11.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “DMR radios” (top keyword “dmr digital radios”, ~4,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (23.1% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denon | 3,658 | 4.1% |
| 2 | Yamaha | 3,489 | 3.9% |
| 3 | JBL | 3,002 | 3.3% |
| 4 | Sonos | 2,711 | 3% |
| 5 | Apple | 2,707 | 3% |
| 6 | Pioneer | 2,705 | 3% |
| 7 | Sony | 2,680 | 3% |
| 8 | Ikarao | 2,582 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Focusrite | 2,332 | 2.6% |
| 10 | RME | 2,309 | 2.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR radios | ≈8,857 | dmr digital radios | 4,400 |
| clock radios | ≈8,164 | clock radios | 6,600 |
| radios with CD players | ≈8,058 | bose radios with cd player | 6,600 |
| software defined radios | ≈6,857 | software defined radio | 4,400 |
| belt drive turntables | ≈5,110 | project turntables | 8,100 |
| turntables for Sonos | ≈5,052 | sonos turntables | 6,600 |
| automatic turntables | ≈4,994 | automatic record player | 3,600 |
| manual turntables | ≈4,385 | manual turntables | 4,400 |
| portable mini audio amplifiers | ≈2,895 | mini amp | 3,600 |
| monoblock audio amplifiers | ≈2,771 | monoblock amp | 2,900 |
| professional audio amplifiers | ≈2,038 | qsc audio amplifiers | 2,400 |
| portable boomboxes | ≈1,596 | portable boombox | 2,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 2,699 | 23.1% |
| whathifi.com | 958 | 8.2% |
| google.com | 741 | 6.4% |
| rtings.com | 573 | 4.9% |
| musicradar.com | 548 | 4.7% |
| youtube.com | 452 | 3.9% |
| crutchfield.com | 403 | 3.5% |
| bhphotovideo.com | 296 | 2.5% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radios | ≈31,936 | 15 | Midland |
| Turntables | ≈19,541 | 15 | Audio-Technica |
| Audio Amplifiers | ≈7,704 | 13 | Fosi Audio |
| Audio Interfaces | ≈3,531 | 16 | Focusrite |
| Boomboxes | ≈3,190 | 6 | Panasonic |
| Home Theater Systems | ≈1,717 | 11 | Samsung |
| Karaoke Machines | ≈1,586 | 8 | Ikarao |
| Dj Controllers | ≈1,395 | 12 | Pioneer |
| Av Receivers | ≈1,360 | 10 | Denon |
| Pa Systems | ≈1,188 | 11 | Bose |
| Stereo Systems | ≈1,125 | 7 | Denon |
| Bluetooth Transmitters | ≈595 | 5 | Avantree |
| Smart Speakers | ≈291 | 11 | Apple |
| Fm Transmitters | — | 4 | Scosche |
| Network Audio Streamers | — | 3 | Eversolo |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for audio?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Denon (4.1%), Yamaha (3.9%), JBL (3.3%), Sonos (3%), Apple (3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about audio?
GEOly estimates ~75,159 AI queries per month in this category across 147 buyer topics, led by “DMR radios”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for audio?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, whathifi.com, google.com, rtings.com, musicradar.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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