Those JBLs are certainly dance party material. However, here is a list of some perhaps more refined alternatives that still may satisfy your wife.

Paradigm Monitor 9
Monitor Audio Silver RS6
Klipsch RF-82
Polk RTi A5
Polk RTi12
Human 81+
Boston Acoustics VR-2
Epos ELS-303
PSB Image T55
Axiom Millennia M60 v2

Listen and hear which suits you.

If you are looking to replace your CD player, need a good DVD player, and are on a budget consider the Oppo DV-980H for $170. Definitely an overachiever.

I agree with jackfish, you'll get the most bang per buck by focusing on replacing those speakers. I don't really know the speakers in your price range, but the names mentioned by jackfish look good to me.

Dave

+1 on the Paradigms

Where are you located?