Steve Ginsberg, owner and (developer) of Tri-Art Audio, was aware of Hartley’s speakers and the undeniable sound quality they process. Realizing Hartley was no longer in production, Steve contacted Richard Schmetterer (owner of Hartley) introduced himself and his company. Steve’s audio passion, philosophy, and ability to carry on the Hartley brand with integrity, eventually lead him to acquiring the company with Richard’s support.

Steve wanted to ensure the preservation and quality of Hartley’s sound but also evolve aspects of the vintage Hartley’s for today’s market and his designs for high fidelity sound. The initial launch of the Reference Series features cabinetry of Steve’s design and the fine craftsmanship of the Tri-Art Audio wood shop. Next to be re-launced is the Concertmaster collection featuring the hand-made polymer cones produced in the Hartley method. Richard has been intregral in Tri-Art Audio’s development and training of the Hartley process for the continuation of the truly best loudspeaker sound possible.