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Hartley Loudspeakers are renown for both their quality and sound. The Compact Reference Monitors by Tri-Art Audio share the same genuine drivers, crossover and internal volume as the original Hartley compact in a re-imagined contemporary design. The new design for the monitor has a reconfigured orientation of the ports and tweeter for a tightened sound. This in combination with the modern design elements of the cabinet takes the Compact Reference from a ‘70s monitor sound to a more modern, high-resolution, fast, and detailed presentation.
The design uses the same genuine drivers, cross over as the original Hartley. The Reference Monitor uses two polypropylene drivers with an exceptionally large voice coil and magnet fabricated in-house to Hartley precision specs.
The Re- design by Tri-Art Audio involves the port orientation and the movement of one of the drivers up above the tweeter. This adjustment allows for greater linearity, resulting in exceptional dynamic range and clarity, as well as extended low end response with minimal distortion.
The driver positioning and port adjustments help the overall acoustic focus, giving it more precision.
The Hartley Reference Tower is designed for listeners seeking a larger, more tactile sonic experience. Its multi‑driver configuration is carefully voiced—not a simple array, but a carefully crafted network in which each driver serves a distinct frequency range. The result is an enveloping, emotionally engaging presentation that makes recordings feel less like playback and more like a live performance unfolding before you.
Hartley Reference Stands
The Reference (26") (22") and 6” stands are engineered and crafted in our wood shop. Although designed for the Hartley monitors they are an excellent choice for any speaker. The Bamboo composition and design allow natural suppression of resonances and unwanted energy transfer between floor and monitors. Stands are factory flat-packed for safe, eco-friendly shipping and offer ease of assembly.
Crafted with high-quality, solid 3-ply bamboo, (not veneered particle board) cured and precision CNC fabricated in-house. The lateral bracing ensures rigidity, stability and resistance to warping. Bamboo is selected for its density, and resonance control which lends a natural harmonic contribution to the speaker sound. The adjustable bronze spikes also provide stability and manage vibration transfer.
Finished with a hand rubbed oil application in Natural/Black, Black/Natural, Graphite, Distressed Black and Black. Graphite and Distressed are optional finishes.