Fender's latest innovation is a game-changer for music enthusiasts! The iconic guitar brand is now making waves in the audio industry with its first wireless headphones, boasting an impressive feature that will keep you rocking for longer.
Fender Audio, a subsidiary of the renowned guitar manufacturer, unveiled its debut wireless headphones at CES 2026, named the Mix. These headphones are designed to stand out from the crowd with their exceptional battery life and unique modular design. But here's where it gets interesting: the battery is not only long-lasting but also easily replaceable!
The Mix headphones offer a whopping 52 hours of playback with active noise cancellation (ANC) enabled and an astonishing 100 hours without ANC. This is a significant improvement over Sony's flagship WH-1000XM6, which offers up to 30 hours with ANC and 40 hours without. And this is the part most people miss: the Mix's battery is accessible and can be swapped out, ensuring your listening experience isn't interrupted by a dead battery.
But wait, there's more! The headphones feature a modular design, allowing users to customize their look by swapping the ear cups and headband with alternate colors. Initially available in Olympic White and Skyscraper Black, the Mix headphones provide a stylish and personalized listening experience. And at a price point of $299.99, they offer excellent value compared to Sony's $450 model.
Under the hood, the Mix headphones pack a punch with 40mm 'hyper-efficient Graphene drivers' and a host of other features. These headphones can connect via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.3, supporting SBC and AAC codecs. Additionally, a USB-C wireless transmitter is included, enabling lossless 96kHz/24bit LHDC streaming and low-latency wireless modes. Even when the battery runs out, you can still use a 3.5mm audio cable, or a quick 15-minute charge will give you up to 8 hours of playback with ANC on, or double that with ANC off.
Andrew Liszewski, a seasoned tech journalist, is eager to get his hands on these headphones to test their hybrid ANC capabilities. Will Fender Audio's Mix headphones live up to the hype? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: Fender's entry into the wireless headphone market is sure to turn some heads and spark conversations about the future of audio technology.
