Friday, January 2nd 2026

Fender Audio Debuts at CES 2026 With Elie Speakers and Mix Headphones

Fender Audio, a consumer electronics brand owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and operated under license by Riffsound Pte. Ltd., makes its CES debut with the launch of two flagship products: the ELIE portable speaker series and MIX headphones. These releases mark Fender Audio's entry into the premium personal audio market with products designed for performance, versatility, and modern lifestyles.

ELIE Speakers
The ELIE (Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive) portable Bluetooth speaker series combines elegant design with precision audio engineering to create a new benchmark in portable sound. Available in two models—E6 and E12—each unit integrates built-in subwoofers and a world-first Waves SOC implementation to deliver powerful, distortion-free sound across a wide dynamic range. Reinventing how DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) and SOCs (System on a Chip) are utilized in speaker design, the ELIE speakers deliver more power at a higher efficiency, yielding greater volume and acoustic clarity than other portable speakers in the same size and category.
ELIE speakers are designed to adapt to a wide range of audio lifestyle needs and offer far more than standard music playback. Built for flexible use at home or on the go, each unit can handle up to four audio channels simultaneously with low latency, giving users the freedom to mix different sources with ease. You can connect a Bluetooth device—such as a smartphone or wireless microphone—add a wired input through an XLR or 1/4" cable, and pair two additional wireless channels with compatible Fender Audio accessories. ELIE speakers can also be linked in stereo mode for true left/right separation or connected in multi mode to sync multiple speakers throughout a space.

MIX Headphones
The MIX Headphones push the boundaries of modern music-lifestyle audio with a fully modular design that adapts to your sound, your style, and your daily rhythm. The included FWD Tx USB-C transmitter enables lossless (LHDC-V), low-latency (LC3), and Auracast transmission modes, unlocking high-performance wireless audio across any device. Powered by hyper-efficient 40 mm Graphene drivers and supported by hybrid ANC, dual mics with ENC, and both wired and wireless playback, MIX delivers clarity, power, and precision wherever you are. With up to 100 hours of battery life and modular components you can swap over time, MIX is built for listeners who expect more than playback—they expect possibility.
A Partnership Built on Innovation
Through this partnership, Riffsound designs and produces a dedicated line of Fender Audio products that focus on modern design, advanced engineering, and high-quality sound for everyday use. Fender Audio will showcase the ELIE Portable Speaker Series and MIX Headphones for the first time at CES 2026, offering attendees a hands-on look at its next-generation personal audio ecosystem.

"Fender Audio represents our commitment to building products that bring exceptional sound and intelligent design to everyday life. It was built to carry Fender's sonic legacy into the future of listening," said Mah Chernwei, CEO of Riffsound. "ELIE and MIX are built for how people listen today - portable, flexible, and deeply personal. With ELIE and MIX, we're bringing that same craftsmanship and tonal excellence to personal and portable audio, making iconic sound more accessible than ever."
Source: Fender Audio
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14 Comments on Fender Audio Debuts at CES 2026 With Elie Speakers and Mix Headphones

#1
_JP_
Marshall: "Finally! A worthy opponent to my consumer nonsense!"
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#2
wNotyarD
TheLostSwedeExtremely Loud Infinitely Expressive
I can't be the only one to read that as Infinitely Expensive.
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#3
TheLostSwede
News Editor
_JP_Marshall: "Finally! A worthy opponent to my consumer nonsense!"
Marshall headphones and speakers are made by Zound Industries, which was a Swedish company that also made Adidas branded headphones and some other products, but they got bought out by a xinese company.

Fender Audio appears to be Singaporean. At least they're open with it and mention it's a co-operation between Fender and Riffsound Pte. Ltd.
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TheLostSwede
News Editor
FreedomEclipse@TheLostSwede Wrong logo in the article??



Should be:



or:

No? That's the CES logo.
Also, we don't have logos for all companies, since that's part of the back-end and not something the news writers can add.
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#6
FreedomEclipse
~Technological Technocrat~
TheLostSwedeNo? That's the CES logo.
Also, we don't have logos for all companies, since that's part of the back-end and not something the news writers can add.
Okay. That works too I guess.

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#7
TheLostSwede
News Editor
FreedomEclipseOkay. That works too I guess.
You'll be seeing a lot of that logo next week...
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#9
Frick
Fishfaced Nincompoop
kondaminTastes differ and boy do some have bad tastes.

It’s as bad as the Antwerp port authority building.
www.bertbeckers.be/havenhuis-antwerpen/

Pick a style and stick to it ffs
I sorta like the battery look of the speakers.
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#10
kondamin
FrickI sorta like the battery look of the speakers.
The wood finish to give it an air of those old timey radios is what I object to.
That they look like a car battery isnt the issue
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#11
oobymach
xlr means you can use a mic with it, or a guitar via an adapter cable. Most bluetooth speakers don't do that, but Fender does that.

Props to Fender for making a portable guitar amp in disguise.
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#12
AusWolf
I nearly put a big bold "NICE" here, but then I saw the price. Oof! :(
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#13
TheLostSwede
News Editor
AusWolfI nearly put a big bold "NICE" here, but then I saw the price. Oof! :(
Still not insane compared to some other brands though. I have a feeling that these will sell for less than the MSRP, since they're new on the market and have a lot of competition.
They only thing I question is the LHDC support, as most phones don't support LHDC.
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#14
trsttte
This is as ridiculous as the ones "from" marshall but the combi xlr input is enticing
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