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Riva Audio Turbo X

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
While it isn't a bargain at $350, the Riva Audio Turbo X is one of the loudest and best-sounding compact Bluetooth speakers available.Read more
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The Turbo X ($349.99) is the first product from Riva Audio, a company founded by legendary concert promoter Rikki Farr. The Turbo X speaker has clean styling, measures 9.1 by 3.5 by 4.1 inches, and comes in either black or...Read more
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Pros

  • Build quality is exceptional for a portable Bluetooth speaker
  • Bluetooth pairing was straightforward
  • sound is detailed and well-balanced

Cons

  • Does it convert everything to mono or is there separate channels
  • similar to the matrix single speakers Nagaoka would build
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

Key specs

  • yes
  • 32.81 ft
  • no
  • 26 h

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Riva Audio Turbo X - Pros & Cons

Riva Audio Turbo X

Pros

  • Build quality is exceptional for a portable Bluetooth speaker
  • Bluetooth pairing was straightforward
  • sound is detailed and well-balanced
  • Battery life is rated at an impressive 26 hours
  • design is elegant and straightforward
  • it actually works really well
  • and comes in really handy
  • enough impact
  • clarity and with very good projection/soundstage
  • size
  • feature set

Cons

  • Does it convert everything to mono or is there separate channels
  • similar to the matrix single speakers Nagaoka would build
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • heftier than many high end wireless speaker systems
  • Trillium Surround mode does not provide a true surround sound experience
  • they require an AC power source
  • Turbo X will slowly drain the battery while
  • Riva application cannot turn on the Turbo X speaker
  • There is no stereo separation meaning it kind of sounds messy
  • battery life severely reduces to around six hours
  • It can also sound quite distorted on this setting

Riva Audio Turbo X - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
45 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
1360 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
26 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

Riva Audio Turbo X - Full Specifications

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Sound
Peak power45.0 W
Supported formats
  • SBC
  • .aac
  • apt-X
Number of drivers7
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Dimensions
Height4.13 in
Width3.5 in
Depth9.06 in
Weight47.97 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
USB input portyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver,White
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Connectivity
USByes
Type of USB connector
USB
AUX inyes
Aptx Supportyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time26.0 h
Battery life (max)26.0 h

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Riva Audio Turbo X Riva Audio - Editorial Reviews (7)

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