FENDER AUDIO® DEBUTS AT CES 2026 WITH ELIE™ SPEAKERS AND MIX™ HEADPHONES

LAS VEGAS, NV – 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 40mm 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.”

 

For more information about the ELIE portable speaker series and MIX Headphones, please visit www.fenderaudio.com. For product images, click here.

For technical specifications, additional information on new Fender Audio products, or to find a retail partner near you, visit www.fenderaudio.com, and Fender Amazon Store.

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ABOUT FENDER AUDIO

Fender Audio® is a lifestyle and consumer electronics brand owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and operated under license by Riffsound Pte. Ltd. The brand focuses on creating next-generation personal and portable audio products that combine innovation, design, and performance for today’s listeners.

ABOUT RIFFSOUND PTE. LTD.

Riffsound Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based technology and audio company specializing in premium consumer electronics. As a global licensee for Fender Audio®, Riffsound designs and produces innovative audio products that integrate smart technology, modern design, and high-fidelity performance for today’s connected consumers.

 

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