Old G4 Mac external speakers don't work with Mac Pro - Please Help

Does anybody know if there's an adapter, so I can use the old clear plastic orb speakers that used to work with the old G4s with my new Mac Pro? Thanks.

Hi-
The Apple Pro speakers only work with a special jack available on some G4 towers and iMacs.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3023?viewlocale=en_US
Time for new speakers.

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