Speaker output jack load limit

Hi all y'all.
I bought a Logitech X240 speaker system to replace my X140s because I wanted a little more base from iTunes. The satellite speakers are smaller than my 140s and sound tinny. It seems like running both speaker sets at the same time might be a good thing. I was considering connecting the 140 input jack to the satellite output on the back of the subwoofer and sidelining those tiny tinny satellites but the whole 'impedance matching concept' just makes me want to shy away from that solution.
So
Could I safely use a Y (splitter) adapter from Radio Scrap and put 2 speaker systems (both powered by 120V AC) on the headphone output jack of my Mini? I can't seem to find the output (power available) specs for the Mini or the (input) load specs from the speakers.
Looking for clues from 'The Collective'. Thanx in advance, Thales

Yes, you can connect the two powered speaker input plugs with a Y cord.
Generally, what you are doing is sharing two headphones on one output jack. As long as you keep the Mini output controls at or below half and use the volume controls on the powered speakers to get your volume. As long as the speakers don't sound distorted, you're ok.

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