Computer speakers are usually powered so they will amplify the output from 
the headphone jack. Stereo speakers are not so the volume levels may be too 
low. Why don't you just try it?
Terry

"TaxiBUS" <A.Deemter@Chello.nl> wrote in message 
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> Even connect to a (large!) stereo-set!!!
>
> "tc" <terrycassidy@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:Y9cWh.22668$GV5.15265@edtnps89...
>> Yes
>> Terry
>>
>> "KK" <trebor@yeleek.nospam.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:f0abdb$t6a$1@aioe.org...
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I have a Toshiba Satellite running Vista & all is well.
>> >
>> > I want to connect external speakers. The Toshiba has a socket for
>> > 'headphones' , a 3.5mm jack plug I think. Can I plug my speakers (also
>> > 3.5mm
>> > jack) in here safely ? The speakers are made by 'PC Line' with their 
>> > own
>> > power supply
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > KK
>> >
>>
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