I should first qualify that I have not yet been willing to afford a pair of 2226's, so I speak only from my experience listening to the speakers of others and running simulations.

I think the woofer wants a smaller box. Especially in home sized rooms, or near walls/corners. Maybe 124 liters tuned to 33. Would you be willing to try this driver in a smaller box? I think you will like it a lot. I noticed that all the ones I have heard were about 4 to 5 cubic feet.

Thomas F.