Fender Audio Makes CES Debut with ELIE Portable Speakers and MIX Headphones
January 24, 2026Fender Audio®, the consumer electronics brand owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and operated under license by Riffsound Pte. Ltd., made its CES debut with the launch of two flagship products: the ELIE™ Portable Speaker Series and MIX™ Headphones. Unveiled at CES 2026 and recognised with multiple Best of CES honours, the launches mark Fender Audio’s entry into the premium personal audio market, bringing together performance-driven sound, versatility and modern lifestyle design.
ELIE™ Portable Speaker Series
The ELIE™ (Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive) Bluetooth® speaker series redefines what portable sound can achieve by combining refined design with advanced acoustic engineering. Available in two models — E6 and E12 — each speaker integrates built-in subwoofers and a groundbreaking Waves SOC implementation, a first of its kind globally. This innovation enables powerful, distortion-free audio across a wide dynamic range, while delivering superior power efficiency and acoustic precision that surpasses other portable speakers in its class.
Designed to support diverse listening scenarios, ELIE™ speakers go beyond conventional music playback. Each unit can manage up to four simultaneous audio channels with minimal latency, allowing users to blend multiple sources seamlessly. Users can connect a Bluetooth device such as a smartphone or wireless microphone, add a wired input via XLR or 1/4” cable, and include two additional wireless channels through compatible Fender Audio accessories.
For greater flexibility, ELIE™ speakers can be configured in stereo mode for true left and right channel separation, or synced in multi-mode to deliver consistent sound across larger spaces — whether at home, on the move or at live gatherings.
MIX™ Headphones
The MIX™ Headphones introduce a new take on music-lifestyle audio with a fully modular design that adapts to changing sound preferences, aesthetics and daily use. Paired with the FWD Tx USB-C transmitter, MIX™ supports lossless LHDC-V, low-latency LC3, and Auracast™ transmission, enabling high-performance wireless audio across a wide range of devices.
Equipped with efficient 40mm graphene drivers, hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, dual microphones with Environmental Noise Cancellation, and both wired and wireless playback options, MIX™ delivers clarity, control and immersive sound in any environment. With up to 100 hours of battery life and modular components designed for long-term replacement, MIX™ is built for listeners who expect more than just playback — they expect adaptability and longevity.
A Partnership Built on Innovation
Through this collaboration, Riffsound designs and manufactures a dedicated range of Fender Audio products that combine contemporary aesthetics, sophisticated engineering and premium sound quality for everyday listening. Following its international debut at CES 2026, the ELIE™ Portable Speaker Series and MIX™ Headphones will be introduced to Malaysian audiences, offering a first-hand experience of Fender Audio’s next-generation personal audio ecosystem.
“Fender Audio represents our commitment to creating products that bring exceptional sound and intelligent design into everyday life. It carries 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 these products, we’re bringing Fender’s craftsmanship and tonal excellence into personal and portable audio, making iconic sound more accessible than ever.”
