How does smoke effect speakers?

I hear this all the time. so what's the deal with the smoke and speakers can someone explain? thanks for your input.

rave101ny02-26-2009 1:55am

j_stereo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 130 posts 02-26-2009 at 05:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was always told cigarette smoke deteriorates the surronds on old speakers. This is referring to the surrounds that were like foam as opposed to the modern surrounds that are rubber. Don't know if this is true or not.