Buying New TV Need A Soundbar Recommendation

We have the same OLED and listened to a sound bar.
The mrs literally stepped back it was so shrill.

Running the sound through a 2 channel is pretty good as the two of us sit relatively close to the sweet spot.

You probably will want to listen to one, as we determined that there was no viable $1k solution available. YRMV.

Although active 2-channel speaker option is supposed to be preferrable to the soundbar, the OP granting his best half's wishes is far more correct decision.  Happy wife, happy life.  Good luck.

Recently added an 85” television. Researching soundbars, the finalists were:

Sonos ARC SL

Samsung HW-Q950A

Sony HT-A9

Sony HT-A7000

Sennheiser Ambeo

Settled on the Sonos ARC for ease of use and simple integration into our Sonos ecosystem. Costco sells the SL version (no microphone) for $850 plus tax, and free shipping. Was concerned that the sound would not be big enough for the screen size, but it’s more than adequate. If I’d thrown out compatibility with the rest of our Sonos products, I would have definitely tried the Ambeo. This was not for a home theater application.

Although active 2-channel speaker option is supposed to be preferrable to the soundbar, the OP granting his best half's wishes is far more correct decision.  Happy wife, happy life.  Good luck.

All I am saying is that the Mrs may have a preference.
(Mine did not abide a sound bar.)