Connecting To Wireless Speakers

This one is really bursting my brain. Bought my daughter a set of Vega Wireless Speakers with iPod dock. Now I have tried everything to get the iPod to play through the speakers and the only way it will do this is with the Aux cable provided with the speakers. Is there something I am missing here or do iPod's not play through these docking stations? Any help would be appreciated before I send the bloody things back.
Regards
cheekymonkey68

How they connect will depend on the speakers. If you can post the brand and model you're interested in, someone here might be able to offer opinions, but the manufacturer's web site should provide the details of how they connect to your MacBook; if not, be sure to verify Mac compatibility before you buy.

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