Sony (audio) #1 in Headphones & Earbuds
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Sony (audio) shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every headphones & earbuds panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 56% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 14% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 26% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 8% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 25% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Sony (audio) appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"My noise cancelling headphones aren't blocking out office chatter, is there a way to fix this or should I upgrade?"
…ar cup (better sound sampling = better cancellation) - Recent flagship models — this is an area with real year-over-year improvement (e.g., Sony XM5, Bose QC Ultra get frequently cited as better for this) **Bottom line:** Try the fit/firmware fixes first—cheap and sometimes surprisingly effective. If chatter is still brea…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"My earbuds keep disconnecting during phone calls, how can I fix that?"
…frequently release software updates specifically to fix Bluetooth call stability issues. 1. Open the companion app for your earbuds (e.g., Sony Headphones Connect, Bose Music, Apple Settings for AirPods, Galaxy Wearable). 2. Check for a **Firmware or Software Update**. 3. If an update is available, install it while keepi…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"My earbuds keep disconnecting during phone calls, how can I fix that?"
…tton for 10–15 seconds or cycling in the case). 3. Update firmware and phone OS - Update the earbuds’ firmware via the manufacturer’s app (Sony, Jabra, Apple, Samsung, etc. have update tools). - Update your phone’s operating system. 4. Check call audio routing - During a call, ensure the earbuds are selected for audio (i…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"How do Sony headphones compare to Bose when it comes to noise cancellation?"
Sony and Bose are both **excellent** at noise cancellation, but the edge depends on the exact models and what you value most. In many recent comparisons, **Sony slightly wins on raw AN…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Sony (audio) (83 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 83 |
| reddit.com | 81 |
| rtings.com | 78 |
| cnet.com | 44 |
| soundguys.com | 42 |
| whathifi.com | 38 |
| rollingstone.com | 31 |
| nytimes.com | 27 |
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Data from run #81. Methodology