Sonos vs. Polk: What smart sound bar is right for you? (The 3:59, Ep. 429)

TV reviewer David Katzmaier visits the show to discuss all things home entertainment.

Ben Fox Rubin Former senior reporter

Ben Fox Rubin was a senior reporter for CNET News in Manhattan, reporting on Amazon, e-commerce and mobile payments. He previously worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and got his start at newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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David Katzmaier Editorial Director -- Personal Tech

David reviews TVs and leads the Personal Tech team at CNET, covering mobile, software, computing, streaming and home entertainment. We provide helpful, expert reviews, advice and videos on what gadget or service to buy and how to get the most out of it.

Expertise A 20-year CNET veteran, David has been reviewing TVs since the days of CRT, rear-projection and plasma. Prior to CNET he worked at Sound & Vision magazine and eTown.com. He is known to two people on Twitter as the Cormac McCarthy of consumer electronics. Credentials

Although still awaiting his Oscar for Best Picture Reviewer, David does hold certifications from the Imaging Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology on display calibration and evaluation.

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Alfred Ng Senior Reporter / CNET News

Alfred Ng was a senior reporter for CNET News. He was raised in Brooklyn and previously worked on the New York Daily News's social media and breaking news teams.

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Ben Fox Rubin

David Katzmaier

Alfred Ng

July 19, 2018 9:25 a.m. PT

On this podcast, we talk about a bunch of sound bars and equipment to pair with your TV, including:

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Home Entertainment Guides

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Speakers

Projectors

Other Home Entertainment

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