last update: Jan 9, 2026
Cathode Bias is a small workshop. We release our larger systems as they become available, but can build a few different systems to order.
For more information, email us at: baus@cathodebias.com or DM on IG @cathodebias.
La Modesta
$4200 per pair plus delivery
La Modesta is hand made in Baltic Birch, and based on a re-tuned vintage JBL cabinet design. New woofer and crossover components combined with vintage Altec 806a drivers and Altec 811b horns. These are made to order.
Specs:
- Custom mid bass/bass cabinets
- 15" professional woofers
- Optional Altec 811b horn/Altec 806b horn driver
- Custom passive 2-way crossover with l-pad horn attenuation
- Optional color ways by Eylin
Mini-Modesta
$3000 per pair plus delivery
Mini-Modesta is our answer to those looking for a horn speaker in smaller form factor, specifically for home use or commercial use or as multi-point reinforcement with our La Modesta speakers. Like La Modesta these are hand-made in Baltic Birch plywood, but feature all modern drivers and custom crossovers. These are made to order. Bass response rolls off around 65hz, and these can be used in conjunction with a powered subwoofer. They approximately 94db efficient and can be used with tube and solid state amplification.
A matching horn loaded subwoofer is coming soon.
Custom JBL 2360 Sound System
$4950 plus delivery and options and electronics
This full scale sound system was built custom for an event in Orlando, FL. It features:
- JBL 2360 horns
- Eminence N320-T compression drivers
- Custom external passive crossovers
- Refinished vintage Altec 12" mid-bass cabinets with dual drivers
- JBL 2242 18" subwoofer in custom 37" bass reflex cabinet
This system can move a lot of air, and would work as a center piece system in large listening room, lounge or bar, or other commercial space. This system is located in the Space Coast area of Florida. I can arrange to deliver personally throughout the South East, US.