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Lautsprecher Teufel, founded in Berlin in 1979 by Peter Tschimmel, is Germany's leading direct-to-consumer audio manufacturer and Europe's No. 1 in direct marketing of audio products, specializing in high-quality speakers, headphones, and home cinema systems developed and tested in their Berlin studios. Starting as a DIY speaker kit company in firm opposition to the industry notion that 'HiFi should be bulky, expensive, and complicated,' Teufel pioneered online sales in 1985 as one of the first German companies to embrace internet commerce, expanding from ready-made speakers in 1990 to a comprehensive portfolio including THX-certified systems, soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and gaming audio solutions. Under current CEO Sascha Mallah (since 2016) and CFO Orsolya Zimanyi (joined 2024), the company employs over 320 people from 17 different countries, maintaining its Berlin heritage while operating across multiple European markets and the US with annual revenue of $23 million. Teufel's unique value proposition includes an 8-week product trial period, free return shipping, up to 12-year warranties on passive speakers, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning the brand as a pioneer in accessible, high-performance audio technology. After multiple ownership changes including acquisitions by Riverside (2006), HgCapital (2010), and currently French private equity firm Naxicap (2018), Teufel continues to embody founder Peter Tschimmel's original vision of delivering exceptional sound quality directly to consumers at affordable prices.