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

rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,382 posts 02-26-2009 at 10:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cigarette smoke makes your speakers stink dude!!!
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,382 posts 02-27-2009 at 06:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I suppose, if the speakers are really nice, you could consider it a "patina" as they say on Antiques Roadshow :^) Do NOT refinish, it will ruin the "value"!