Of course, everything is a function on $$'s. Bose does make some pretty decent powered speakers, about $100 at bestbuy. They are small and can lay on a side/sheilded to.
It is a step up from what you have (fixed my issue for my wife)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Bose%26%23174%3B+-+Companion%26%23174%3B+2+Series+II+Multimedia+Speaker+System+(2-Piece)/7933686.p?id=1151657980013&skuId=7933686
It's a option, not a lot of $$'s, plus can return if you don't like...
It is a step up from what you have (fixed my issue for my wife)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Bose%26%23174%3B+-+Companion%26%23174%3B+2+Series+II+Multimedia+Speaker+System+(2-Piece)/7933686.p?id=1151657980013&skuId=7933686
It's a option, not a lot of $$'s, plus can return if you don't like...