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Riva Audio S

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Riva Audio has introduced the Riva S, the little brother to the Turbo X that we reviewed in 2015, which made a big splash in the Bluetooth speaker world. The Riva S ($149) measures 7.5 by 2.5 by 2.6 inches...Read more
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The small and lightweight Riva S is a music-lover and audiophile’s portable dream-come-trueRead more
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Pros

  • good-sounding
  • feature-packed Bluetooth speaker
  • punchy and crisp audio

Cons

  • this speaker cannot reproduce any real bass--no speaker this size can
  • lack of real stereo sound for music does hinder
  • the speaker does sound a tad underpowered in some settings

Key specs

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  • 32.81 ft

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Riva Audio S - Pros & Cons

Riva Audio S

Pros

  • good-sounding
  • feature-packed Bluetooth speaker
  • punchy and crisp audio
  • TrueWireless mode provides fantastic stereo sound
  • instant access to some of the S's functionality
  • great power comes great responsibility
  • versatile and good-sounding Bluetooth speaker
  • drums were fairly solid and detailed
  • It performed well as a single speaker

Cons

  • this speaker cannot reproduce any real bass--no speaker this size can
  • lack of real stereo sound for music does hinder
  • the speaker does sound a tad underpowered in some settings
  • any latency between the speakers that would shatter the stereo illusion
  • get only about five hours of play time at full volume
  • occasional pool-side or shower-water splash
  • the Riva S will not be overwhelmed by bass notes

Riva Audio S - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
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700 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Riva Audio S - Full Specifications

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Sound
Supported formats
  • SBC
  • .aac
  • apt-X
Number of drivers7
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Dimensions
Height2.6 in
Width2.52 in
Depth7.52 in
Weight24.69 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold,White
  • Silver,White
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Connectivity
AUX inyes
Aptx Supportyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecaptX
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life (max)13.0 h

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