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Speaker brands with rotting foams?

I hate those speakers with foam edge that rots after few years. If you've experienced this problem, please tell us what brand/s of speaker they are. I wouldn't want to waste my money on them again, and I think there are many people here who share the same sentiment and are naturally interested to know too.
emafaith
schipo
1,268 posts
 
Sound dynamics 300ti love the speaker but needed refoaming.
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bdgregory
1,714 posts
 
this isn't a brand issue, many/most brands have speakers that use foam surround drivers. It's a design choice.
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
Most of the speakers from the 80's and before had surrounds that could rot. Usually lasted 10 to 20 years and not a big deal to get repaired. There were some excellent and unique speakers from that era that were a bargain, compared to now. Granted, Mission 700's might not be worth the expense, but Infinity RS1b's ...
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johnk
1,975 posts
 
some of the foam one sees on modern drivers is made of rubber like fostex f200a
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