External apple speakers

I have just bought an imac (17" G5 2Hhz Intelcore duo).I find the internal speakers on the new imac are not very satisfactory. I have external speakers that came with my G4 imac (700MHz PowerPC G4) Can I plug them into my new imac? And if I can how do I turn the internal speakers off?

You can, but will need this-
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-iFire-Amplifier-Adapter-iPod/dp/B00013MRT8
not sold anymore, look on eBay.
Thats pretty much you only solution

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