Qwen-family LLMs are quietly becoming the backbone of modern audio models; One chart for the architectures of 100+ audio models [R]

Qwen-family LLMs are increasingly serving as the foundational architecture for modern audio models, according to an analysis of over 100 models. Specifically, 32 audio model families utilize a Qwen-family architecture, with 20 of these explicitly employing the Qwen3 LLM. This makes Qwen the most prevalent language backbone in the surveyed collection, highlighting its significant role in the development of audio technologies.

This analysis is the first to quantify Qwen's dominance, showing it as the most common language backbone across 100+ audio models, unlike previous qualitative observations.