The Fender Audio Elie 12 is rated 3.8/5 for sound quality, #48 of 117 Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Fender
#48 Fender Audio Elie 12: $399.00 Amazon $399.00 eBay
Pros: Doubles every driver of the Fender Audio Elie 6 on 120W: two tweeters, two full-range drivers and two subwoofers give left and right stereo from one cabinet, clearly more bass weight and punch, and a 101dB rated output. Reviewers hear the same clean, vocal-forward tuning with better instrument separation and a wider stage than the smaller model, and one reviewer pushing the bass knob to maximum heard no distortion. Physical bass and treble knobs, an XLR and 1/4 inch combo input with 48V phantom power and a -14dB pad, two wireless mic channels, stereo pairing or Multi mode for up to 100 Elie speakers, a 3.5mm line out and USB-C power-bank output.
Cons: At 3.97 kg it is heavy for its size, and battery life is rated at 15 hours, well short of the Marshall Kilburn III. The paired tweeters can sound a bit harsh on bright or poorly mastered recordings. IP54 splash resistance only, with an exposed maple wood top that should be kept out of the rain. Playback is limited to about 70 percent of maximum volume while charging from an adapter under 30W, owners report that sources without their own volume control can leave it short of volume, and there is no track skip on the speaker.
Is the Fender Audio Elie 12 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want to charge your phone from it.
- you want stereo sound from a single speaker.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Tribit Stormbox Lava costs about $259 less.
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 120W |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes (XLR / 1/4” combo: mic, line or instrument) |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9”H x 11”W x 5.9”D (175 x 280 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x subwoofers, 2x full-range drivers + 2x tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Multi mode up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | No (built-in handle) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (3.97 kg) |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Der Herr der Sinne: Fender ELIE 12 review
- Post76影音玩樂網: Fender ELIE 6 vs ELIE 12 listening test
- AZ Tech Review: Fender Elie 6 and Elie 12 review
- Music Arms: Fender Elie 6 and Elie 12 review
- munkonggadgetREVIEWS: Fender ELIE 6 & ELIE 12 review
- 9to5Google: Fender Elie 12 review
- Home Technology Review: Fender ELIE 12 review
- EDM.com: Fender Elie 12 portable Bluetooth speaker review
- Engadget: Fender Elie review: Handsome speaker/amp hybrids with excellent clarity
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