Hello, There speakers made by JBL and other companies that have their own amplification. I have a set from radio shack, but the ones I use are dependent on electricity, so they do tie you down to an outlet, there are at least 3 other types that have batteries. Otto -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jon Hodgin Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 3:36 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] bspeakers for bookport I am married to my book port vut, at times, I get sick and tired of headphones! Can external speakers be workable with the book port and is so ,how? Through the headphone jack? Can anyone recommend a set of small speakers that are highly portable and have good fidelity for music? I would like to stay under $ 100 if possible. I will appreciate your help. John be