Just got my Stax ! Need some help

[AllsWell]

I just got my used pair of Stax Lambda Nova Basic. I`m really excited, but I still havent used them because I`m away from home.
 
They seem like in very good condition from what I can tell, but the only thing thats wrong with them ( aesthetically) is that the foam on the inside of the earphone is degraded and. The foam layer right outside the the metal mesh feels like its becoming dry and crumbling off.
 
So I`m concerned it might crumble through the mesh and mess up something.
 
Here is a picture of the headphone and the foam.
Can you guys tell me if I can fix it by removing the foam or something .
Any ideas
 

 

[AllsWell]

Anyone

 

[krmathis]

Quite common for older/vintage Stax 'phones.
The foam have little (if any) impact on the sound, but may as you say crumble through the mesh into the transducers. So I say the safest bet is to carefully remove it.
 
By the way, a new fresh mesh comes as part of the earpads. So another option is to replace them..

 

[wualta]

Don't most 'stats have dust shields around the driver anyway? If they're intact, the only danger would be crumbling foam coming in contact with the dust shield, possibly tensioning it. I don't think the drivers themselves are in any danger.
 
But yes, carefully shake out any loose foamcrumbs.

 

[AllsWell]

Thanx for the reply,
sorry guys, I found multiple threads concerning this topic. (shoulda used the search this time ! )

 

[AllsWell]

Whoops, I Posted that In a RUSH!.
I still have a question!
 
How do I take apart the leather pads to get into the foam area so I can clean it out ?? ( this sounds like a dumb question...)
But the leather pads are attached by glue onto the frame. Is there another way to do this? As in, do they "snap" apart somewere or is there a trick?
Or
Do I just pull the leather pads with the glue out?