Robert has been covering home entertainment and home theater since 1998 for various online websites including Dishinfo.com, About.com, Lifewire, Enclave Audio, and has made appearances on the YouTube series Home Theater Geeks. He received a Technical TV Production/Studio certificate from the San Diego County Regional Occupational Program and is a graduate of San Diego State University, with a degree in Psychology. You wouldn't think a Psychology degree would relate to home electronics/entertainment, but it provided a good foundation for a successful career in studio production work, consumer electronics retail sales, and, as a reporter on home theater tech and trends.
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