Very easy test, take a 9V battery, touch it to the terminals at the speaker, + to the red/positive terminal and - to the black/negative terminal, this should cause outward cone movement, if no movement the driver is blown. In most cases of excessive power or DC to the voice coil the coil will delaminate or change shape slightly causing it to rub against the pole plate, it'll also have a slightly "burnt" smell caused by the lacquer melting because of heat.
To test for rub place three fingers around the circumference of the dustcap and push in gently, the cone should move freely.
Best of luck
Peter
To test for rub place three fingers around the circumference of the dustcap and push in gently, the cone should move freely.
Best of luck
Peter