Riva Follows Launch of Second Bluetooth Speaker With Financing Options

Riva Audio contracted with Affirm to offer financing for purchases made at its e-commerce site, www.rivaaudio.com. Approval decisions are returned “within seconds” after shoppers provide requested information at checkout, said Riva. Annual interest rates range from 10 percent to 30 percent based on the applicant’s credit history. Riva launched its second Bluetooth speaker in time for the holiday season last month. Riva S ($249) battery life is 13 hours at 73 dB output and five hours at 94 dB, said the company. The Riva S has three 40mm ADX drivers and four custom dual-piston bass radiators with a 20-watt amplifier. A dual-mic speakerphone has noise and echo cancellation processing for conference calls and a USB charging output recharges mobile devices, it said. Riva S is also available at Amazon and Crutchfield.