Fender forays into consumer audio with two Bluetooth speakers and a set of wireless over-ear headphones

Most people know Fender first and foremost as a guitar brand, but the company has made waves in other areas in recent years, too. Last year, the Big F – which also owns pro audio brand PreSonus – a simplified DAW for mobile devices rivalling the likes of GarageBand and BandLab.

Now, the company has unveiled Fender Audio, launching through it its first consumer-focused headphones and speakers. It should be noted that Fender already sells a number of headphones and speaker models, but these have, until now, been more geared towards professionals, producers and hardcore audiophiles.

The new consumer audio lineup under Fender Audio consists of two Bluetooth speaker models – the ELIE E6 and E12. ELIE stands for Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive, in case you were wondering.

Both speakers are designed to pair top-quality audio output with portability; both the E6 and E12 feature built-in subwoofers, as well as a system-on-a-chip (SOC) implementation for “greater volume and acoustic clarity”, according to Fender.

The E6 offers up 60 watts of power, while the E12 packs a bigger punch at 120 watts of power. In terms of battery life, the E6 delivers up to 18 hours at full charge, while the E12 offers up to 15 hours, depending on usage.

In addition to low-latency Bluetooth, both ELIE speakers feature a combined XLR and ¼” input, meaning you can plug in your guitar or a microphone and start jamming along. Additionally, multiple ELIE speakers can be linked together in stereo mode, or connected in multi-speaker mode to fill larger spaces, for example.

Meanwhile, alongside the ELIE Bluetooth speaker line, Fender has also unveiled its MIX over-ear wireless headphones. These feature 40mm graphene drivers, hybrid active noise cancellation, up to 100 hours of battery life (with ANC switched off – 52 hours with it enabled), and a modular design enabling the replacement of components without replacing the entire set of headphones.

Pricing & availability

• Fender ELIE E6 Bluetooth speaker – $300
• Fender ELIE E12 Bluetooth speaker – $400
• Fender MIX wireless headphones – $300

All three products are set to be showcased at the upcoming CES 2026 show in Las Vegas.

Learn more at Fender Audio.

Sam is the Associate News Editor for Guitar.com and MusicTech. Thoroughly immersed in music culture for the majority of his life, Sam has played guitar for 20 years, studied music technology and production at university, and also written for the likes of MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer.