Hi there;
Thank you for a little insite into Cizek speakers.
It is nice to hear of high quality, individual tuning, hand workmanship.
I never heard of the speaker name Cizek until I came to this site.
No wonder Paolo loves his Cizek speakers so much.
Why so rare?
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Posted 10 December 2006 - 12:31 AM
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Posted 09 December 2006 - 04:17 PM
Hi Brian,
Yes, I think the other posters are correct in saying that most people would not part with their Cizek's. I'm not an expert, but I actually worked there for around 5 years decades ago. All I can remember is I never met Roy, I understand he was blind and had a very acute sense of sound. It was run by a gentleman by the name of Sheldon Feinstien at the time I was there. He passed away of a heart attack on his way to work one morning and the company did not survive much longer after that. It was a small company, no more that 30 people when I was there. It was not massed produced. Everything was done by hand and tested thoroughly. Every conductor had to be within certain +/- tolerances, every crossover was inspected for proper solder joints. My best friend worked in the woofer department and would truely get upset when testing came out even slightly less than perfect. It was not unusal for woofers to be scraped saving only the magnet and starting all over again to assure a great product. I ended up working in purchasing and believe me, they had pretty strict requirements. I have the Koa wood ones and absolutely love them. They were featured on the cover of (I believe it was) High Fidelity Magazine. We were very excited about great ratings and the free advertisement. Well, I know I haven't answered all your questions, but it was nice for me to reminise for a moment. It was and exciting job.
Yes, I think the other posters are correct in saying that most people would not part with their Cizek's. I'm not an expert, but I actually worked there for around 5 years decades ago. All I can remember is I never met Roy, I understand he was blind and had a very acute sense of sound. It was run by a gentleman by the name of Sheldon Feinstien at the time I was there. He passed away of a heart attack on his way to work one morning and the company did not survive much longer after that. It was a small company, no more that 30 people when I was there. It was not massed produced. Everything was done by hand and tested thoroughly. Every conductor had to be within certain +/- tolerances, every crossover was inspected for proper solder joints. My best friend worked in the woofer department and would truely get upset when testing came out even slightly less than perfect. It was not unusal for woofers to be scraped saving only the magnet and starting all over again to assure a great product. I ended up working in purchasing and believe me, they had pretty strict requirements. I have the Koa wood ones and absolutely love them. They were featured on the cover of (I believe it was) High Fidelity Magazine. We were very excited about great ratings and the free advertisement. Well, I know I haven't answered all your questions, but it was nice for me to reminise for a moment. It was and exciting job.
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Posted 19 October 2006 - 09:05 AM
This boy who lives in Matelica (Italy) would probably sell also his CIZEK MG 27 sub-woofers:
http://cgi.ebay.it/w.....AMEWA:IT&rd=1
Hi everyone
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http://cgi.ebay.it/w.....AMEWA:IT&rd=1
Hi everyone
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Posted 11 August 2006 - 11:22 PM
DEAR BRIAN,
I 'll try to answer your questions:
>If Cizek had more than one model of speakers, then why in the
>hell are they so hard to find? Where did most of the speaekers
>end up anyways?
I think that Who bought CIZEK speakers in the 70-80th was a real pure sound lover. In fact CIZEK speakers became famous in Italy 'cause of their precision in reproducing sound, especially voices and basses. Moreover they were the only flat impedance speakers ever made. I think that who've got a pair of CIZEK won't sell them; this is the reason why they are so rare. However there are speakers much more rare than CIZEK.
I seen a very impressive photo of the dual
>Cizek subwoofer, on the forums here. Does anyone have one of
>those?
Yes, I know a man (Cristiano) who lives in Veneto (Northern Italy) who sell a pair of CIZEK model one plus a pair of MG27 subwoofer for 700 euros. If you are interested I might give you his phone number.
By the way does anyone have a picture of Roy Cizek.
I tried to ask Roy Cizek's stepdaughter material about Roy; also pictures, but without success, at least till now...
>Cizek seems like such a mystery to me and I want to know more
>than what I've read here. Sorry for all of the questions, but
>I just find Cizek so fascinating.
I completely agree, i'm in line with this feeling:
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>Sincerely,
>Brian
Sincerely,
Paolo
Fano - Italy
I 'll try to answer your questions:
>If Cizek had more than one model of speakers, then why in the
>hell are they so hard to find? Where did most of the speaekers
>end up anyways?
I think that Who bought CIZEK speakers in the 70-80th was a real pure sound lover. In fact CIZEK speakers became famous in Italy 'cause of their precision in reproducing sound, especially voices and basses. Moreover they were the only flat impedance speakers ever made. I think that who've got a pair of CIZEK won't sell them; this is the reason why they are so rare. However there are speakers much more rare than CIZEK.
I seen a very impressive photo of the dual
>Cizek subwoofer, on the forums here. Does anyone have one of
>those?
Yes, I know a man (Cristiano) who lives in Veneto (Northern Italy) who sell a pair of CIZEK model one plus a pair of MG27 subwoofer for 700 euros. If you are interested I might give you his phone number.
By the way does anyone have a picture of Roy Cizek.
I tried to ask Roy Cizek's stepdaughter material about Roy; also pictures, but without success, at least till now...
>Cizek seems like such a mystery to me and I want to know more
>than what I've read here. Sorry for all of the questions, but
>I just find Cizek so fascinating.
I completely agree, i'm in line with this feeling:
>
>Sincerely,
>Brian
Sincerely,
Paolo
Fano - Italy
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Posted 03 August 2006 - 08:37 AM
>If Cizek had more than one model of speakers, then why in the
>hell are they so hard to find? Where did most of the speaekers
>end up anyways? I seen a very impressive photo of the dual
>Cizek subwoofer, on the forums here. Does anyone have one of
>those? By the way does anyone have a picture of Roy Cizek.
>Cizek seems like such a mystery to me and I want to know more
>than what I've read here. Sorry for all of the questions, but
>I just find Cizek so fascinating.
>
>Sincerely,
>Brian
Hi Brian;
If I had not come to this web site, I would never have even heard of Cizek speakers.
From what I have read here, those that own them, cherish them.
Paolo, a valued member, is very likely the most knowledgeable member on Cizek speakers.
He really cherishes his Cizek speakers and has been very helpful in helping both the members and the library with literature.
I feel that he will try to assist you with you questions, if I know Paiolo, and if he has the spare time, he is a very busy man.
>hell are they so hard to find? Where did most of the speaekers
>end up anyways? I seen a very impressive photo of the dual
>Cizek subwoofer, on the forums here. Does anyone have one of
>those? By the way does anyone have a picture of Roy Cizek.
>Cizek seems like such a mystery to me and I want to know more
>than what I've read here. Sorry for all of the questions, but
>I just find Cizek so fascinating.
>
>Sincerely,
>Brian
Hi Brian;
If I had not come to this web site, I would never have even heard of Cizek speakers.
From what I have read here, those that own them, cherish them.
Paolo, a valued member, is very likely the most knowledgeable member on Cizek speakers.
He really cherishes his Cizek speakers and has been very helpful in helping both the members and the library with literature.
I feel that he will try to assist you with you questions, if I know Paiolo, and if he has the spare time, he is a very busy man.
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Posted 03 August 2006 - 04:18 AM
If Cizek had more than one model of speakers, then why in the hell are they so hard to find? Where did most of the speaekers end up anyways? I seen a very impressive photo of the dual Cizek subwoofer, on the forums here. Does anyone have one of those? By the way does anyone have a picture of Roy Cizek. Cizek seems like such a mystery to me and I want to know more than what I've read here. Sorry for all of the questions, but I just find Cizek so fascinating.
Sincerely,
Brian
Sincerely,
Brian
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 01:58 AM
The first pic is of the latest from Roy before his death in 1993, Not the model 1's.
the second is from a back page of his brochue from the 1970
the third is of Roy with his youngest son in Canan Conn.
In regards to the rarety, thats probably caues he and Ron made then by hand and most went to Europe
the second is from a back page of his brochue from the 1970
the third is of Roy with his youngest son in Canan Conn.
In regards to the rarety, thats probably caues he and Ron made then by hand and most went to Europe
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Posted 05 September 2008 - 12:46 AM
Hi Carl and welcome!The first pic is of the latest from Roy before his death in 1993, Not the model 1's.
the second is from a back page of his brochue from the 1970
the third is of Roy with his youngest son in Canan Conn.
In regards to the rarety, thats probably caues he and Ron made then by hand and most went to Europe
A request--could you poster a higher resolution copy of the second attachment?
I just bought a pair of Sound Windows (SW!) and am eagerly awaiting their arrival!
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Posted 12 October 2008 - 07:26 PM
DEAR BRIAN,
I 'll try to answer your questions:
>If Cizek had more than one model of speakers, then why in the
>hell are they so hard to find? Where did most of the speaekers
>end up anyways?
I think that Who bought CIZEK speakers in the 70-80th was a real pure sound lover. In fact CIZEK speakers became famous in Italy 'cause of their precision in reproducing sound, especially voices and basses. Moreover they were the only flat impedance speakers ever made. I think that who've got a pair of CIZEK won't sell them; this is the reason why they are so rare. However there are speakers much more rare than CIZEK.
I seen a very impressive photo of the dual
>Cizek subwoofer, on the forums here. Does anyone have one of
>those?
Yes, I know a man (Cristiano) who lives in Veneto (Northern Italy) who sell a pair of CIZEK model one plus a pair of MG27 subwoofer for 700 euros. If you are interested I might give you his phone number.
By the way does anyone have a picture of Roy Cizek.
I tried to ask Roy Cizek's stepdaughter material about Roy; also pictures, but without success, at least till now...
>Cizek seems like such a mystery to me and I want to know more
>than what I've read here. Sorry for all of the questions, but
>I just find Cizek so fascinating.
I completely agree, i'm in line with this feeling:
>
>Sincerely,
>Brian
Sincerely,
Paolo
Fano - Italy
P.S.: Since February 2008 I've got my own MG 27 SubWoofer. GREAT !!!
Paolo
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