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Hello,
does anyone know if it is possible to attach extra external speakers on the Casio PX 130?
What do I look for in the specs.
Can't get an answer from Casio.
Ronald

I think you are stuck using the headphone jacks to get the signal out.

What speakers and amp to buy depend on your goals and you budge. Is this gor a 500 seat church or an apartment size living room? Do you move you gear or will these speakers stay in one place. And finally what kind of sound are you after?

this is just for me in my little room.
I just don't know if the speakers are loud enough as I don't like to crank speakers all the way up to hear them.
And I hate headphones.
I was just wondering if you could install extra speakers if needed; but it is for myself alone
Ronald

You can use a set of 2.1 speakers for under 200.00. You do hook them into the headphone jack, but the Logitech speakers have a volume/bass control attached that has a headphone jack so you don't have to unhook the speakers to use the headphones. The resulting sound is not bad at all for the price.

M audio av40 speakers are what I am using with my px130 and they sound fantastic

If you're playing in a small room and you intend to be the only listener, then modest sized computer speakers might be suitable. Just don't get the cheap ones. Get an amplified set with two-speakers plus subwoofer. Under $200 brand new.

Or you could buy full-size stereo speakers and an amplifier. You can get good, used two-way or even three-way speakers speakers for around $100 and a used amplifier or receiver for $30-$50. That's what I did ... speakers from a local Craig's list seller, and receiver via ebay. All for under $150.

Stick to the quality brand names, especially on the speakers.

Anyone any experience with Blue Sky EX02 2.1 speaker set ? Or the latest Yamaha TRS-MS04 2.1 speaker set for that matters (or any other compact set) ?

Note: I know it's better to have a set of full range big monitors, but I want to attach the satellites to my keyboard rig and put the woofer underneath. It's purely a matter of space considerations - I already have some very good monitors, but simply can't place them where I want them to go. So...if there's a really good compact 2.1 alternative, that would be welcome.

Make sure you can return any computer speakers before you buy. I've tried two different sets of 2.1 computer speakers, and neither sounded all that great. Sub was easily overdriven even with bass turned down.

Something like the "Alesis M1 Active 520 75W Active Near-Field Reference Monitor Pair" for about $200 (most music stores use something similar for their DP displays) is your best bet... or build your own.