Review: Fender’s Elie 12 is a do-it-all party speaker with party tricks

Fender Audio’s Elie 12 is a large, guitar-amp-inspired party speaker with loud output and a distinctive design.

It adds Bluetooth 5.3, spatial audio, and bass and treble knobs for flexible listening and punchier sound control.

Mic and instrument inputs, plus XLR, 1/4-inch jack, and 48V phantom power support, make it usable for small performances.

In the CES 2026 era, the Elie 12 shows Fender Audio trying to stand out in a crowded Bluetooth speaker market.