Vandersteen 2c -- Foam Issues


I'm thinking about buying a pair of Vandersteen 2c. But I'm a little worried because I have read about foam breaking down. How do you check to see whether the foam has detoriated? Will the foam eventually detoriate even if has not yet? Am I better of spending about $250 more and buying Vandersteen 2ce due to this issue? Thanks for any responses.
skf3636
Geez....I've had my Vandersteen 2's for over 20 years and haven't worried (until now) about foam. My don't seem to be foaming. But if you mean some part of the internal speaker, I can't imagine how you'd 'get in' to see it. Or damping foam either. So, good luck. I love my steens!
First I've heard about this being an issue. I've been using Vandy's since 79. Take a chance and call Richard---but, be forewarned, if this is truly not an issue, be prepared to get an ear full!!!!!!