Onkyo is known and loved for their quality entry-and-mid-level receivers. In fact, Onkyo was first to market with receivers capable of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in the TX-NR905 and TX-SR875. While the THX-certified Onkyo TX-SR575 ($399) isn't unbelevably feature-rich--and we wouldn't expect it to be at this price--for a bargain receiver, it performs like an absolute champ. The receiver produces 7 channels of audio at a rated 75 Watts per channel, and while this won't be enough for large speakers that require more power punch, small to medium speakers will have plenty of oomph, which is probably what will be connected to a receiver like this anyway. (Audiophiles with big, expensive and power-hungry speakers are going to opt for a higher-end receiver or a separate amp and pre/pro.) The receiver includes a more bare-bones version of Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey 2EQ, which optimizes receiver function for better sound. While Audyssey MultEQ measures sound from six different sitting positions in the room, Audyssey 2EQ only measures from two positions in the room (the more advanced MultEQ XT takes up to eight measurements). The feature still enhances sound dramatically from the listening positions, and is perfect for a receiver of this price point.