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Backes & Müller was founded in 1973 by Friedrich Müller and Wolfgang Backes in Saarbrücken, Germany, celebrating 50 years of innovation as of 2023. The company employs approximately 10 people and specializes in active loudspeakers featuring proprietary inductive negative feedback technology and digital signal processing. As pioneers in active loudspeaker technology, they developed the world's first loudspeaker with digital signal processing in 1996. Their product lines include the BM Jubilé series, BM Line series, and BM ICE 500 series, all designed and manufactured in Germany. The company's innovative approach combines traditional German engineering with cutting-edge digital technology to create high-performance active loudspeakers. Backes & Müller continues to operate from Saarbrücken, maintaining their reputation for technical excellence and innovation in professional and high-end consumer audio markets. Their commitment to active speaker technology has positioned them as specialists in this niche segment of the audio industry.