I recently purchased a Krell HTS. The Krell is fantastic for movies but not very good with 2 channel. This isn't an issue for me as I run the digital output of the Krell to my external DAC.
In terms of having to have seperate HT and audio systems, I strongly disagree. The problem I always had with the two was sticking a TV between my two speakers. I avoided this problem by purchasing a DLP projector with a retractable screen. My audio is set up optimally for music and the HT is an "add-on" that doesn't get in the way. I am blown away by what a great video system can do when matched to the same caliber as a high-end audio system.
In terms of having to have seperate HT and audio systems, I strongly disagree. The problem I always had with the two was sticking a TV between my two speakers. I avoided this problem by purchasing a DLP projector with a retractable screen. My audio is set up optimally for music and the HT is an "add-on" that doesn't get in the way. I am blown away by what a great video system can do when matched to the same caliber as a high-end audio system.