Separates are the way to go, at least for stereo - huge difference!! Once you go separates, you never go back!!!
Well, I know it does not rhyme... ;-), but anyway, you know what I mean.


Axiom M60s, QS4s, VP100 Onkyo TX-SR804 Oppo 970HD Rotel RB-1080/RCD-1072 REL Q150E sub, PS 3