Trending Now - Fender ELIE 6: Stylish Speaker-amplifier Delivers Impressive Sound
WHO:
Engadget - Fender Audio is a new company owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and operated by Riffsound.
Wired - Fender’s ELIE 6 is described as a Bluetooth speaker and guitar amp.
WHAT:
Engadget - The Elie 6 and Elie 12 have a dedicated three-way mode switch for single, stereo, and multi-speaker uses.
Engadget - The Elie 6 and Elie 12 have combo ¼-inch/XLR inputs with 48V phantom power.
Engadget - The Elie 6 and Elie 12 are capable of syncing microphones for karaoke sessions or hosting trivia nights.
Engadget - The Elie 6 and Elie 12 have limited playback options, with only a play/pause button available on both speakers.
Engadget - The Elie 12 features bass and treble dials, while the Elie 6 does not have any sound adjustment options.
Engadget - The Elie 6 and Elie 12 are IP54 rated for dust and water splashes, but have a wood panel on top that may not withstand moisture.
Engadget - The Elie 6 weighs just over 5 pounds, while the Elie 12 weighs 8.8 pounds, making them heavier than some competitors like the Sonos Play (2.87 pounds) and JBL’s Xtreme 4 (4.63 pounds).
Engadget - The Elie 6 offers 15 hours of battery life, while the Elie 12 lasts up to 18 hours, which is less than some competitors like JBL Bluetooth speakers (24 and 34 hours) and the Sonos Play (24 hours).
Engadget - The Elie 6 is priced at $300, while the Elie 12 is priced at $400.
Engadget - The Elie 6 and Elie 12 are portable Bluetooth speakers with ¼-inch/XLR combo inputs, allowing them to function as speaker/amplifier hybrids.
Engadget - The Elie 12 has double the power output at 120 watts compared to the Elie 6.
Engadget - The Elie 6 offers 15 hours of battery life, while the Elie 12 offers up to 18 hours.
Engadget - The Elie 6 weighs just over 5 pounds, and the Elie 12 weighs 8.8 pounds.
Engadget - The Elie 12 features two full-range speakers, two tweeters, and two subwoofers.
WHERE:
Engadget - The speakers are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, with an IP54 rating for dust and water splashes.
WHEN:
Engadget - The review was published in April 2026.
WHY:
Engadget - The unique mix of connectivity and design aims to compete with other portable speaker options available in 2026.
HOW:
Engadget - The Elie speakers have a dedicated three-way mode switch for single, stereo, and multi-speaker uses.
Engadget - The speakers utilize physical buttons and dials for controls, avoiding reliance on apps for basic functions.
(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:24 UTC)
The Elie 6 and Elie 12 speakers have been introduced with a dedicated three-way mode switch for single, stereo, and multi-speaker uses, along with combo ¼-inch/XLR inputs that provide 48V phantom power. Both models can sync microphones for karaoke or trivia nights, but they have limited playback options, featuring only a play/pause button, and while the Elie 12 includes bass and treble dials, the Elie 6 does not offer any sound adjustment options. Weighing in at just over 5 pounds for the Elie 6 and 8.8 pounds for the Elie 12, these speakers also boast battery lives of 15 and 18 hours respectively, which fall short compared to some competitors in the market.
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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 13:23 UTC)
Fender Audio, a new company owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and operated by Riffsound, has introduced the ELIE 6 and ELIE 12, which are portable Bluetooth speakers that also function as guitar amplifiers. Priced at $300 for the ELIE 6 and $400 for the ELIE 12, these speakers feature a combination of inputs and offer impressive battery life, with the ELIE 6 lasting up to 15 hours and the ELIE 12 up to 18 hours, while also being designed for both indoor and outdoor use with an IP54 rating. The ELIE 12 boasts double the power output at 120 watts and includes advanced features like two full-range speakers, two tweeters, and two subwoofers, all controlled through physical buttons and dials for ease of use.