Is it possible to bypass/trick a low pass filter?

[Chubbza5]

I had this amp on my old sub setup, it did OK for subs but not enough power for me

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Amplifiers/GM+Series/GM-5300T

I don't see why this wouldn't work as a good mids amp If I was willing to give up my fader ( I don't plan on having dolby digital in my truck).

The only problem is that it has a "Built-In Crossover (80Hz Low-Pass Filter)" It states this is "very smart" but is SMD smart enough to figure out a bypass so I could push my components with it?

Thanks for the info.

***EDIT*** I have another question, not sure if it deserves it's own thread though. For the wiring going to the subwoofers themselves, should I be brazing/soldering the ends of those going into the terminals of the speakers and amps, or just leave it as loose stranded wire. I will be using 8 gauge wire from amp to speakers.

[poorfish88]

Move the crossover switch to the off position on the amp.

[_paralyzed_]

Move the crossover switch to the off position on the amp.

Damn, you're smart.

[Hugh G. Rection]

Move the crossover switch to the off position on the amp.

My head just exploded... That is the most insanely ingenious way ive ever seen to bypass a crossover......

Lol.... Actually, i was thinking the same thing just reading the title before i ever clicked on it.

[Chubbza5]

Move the crossover switch to the off position on the amp.

I know that, I made myself look like an idiot there. I mean to ask, does that make it a full-range amp as in bypass it completely? I don't know if built-in means automatic or if that switch is a bypass to the "built-in" crossover. If I used it for some mids, would I just put an equalizer or something on the outputs?

I don't know much about the electronics behind car audio so please forgive me. I can build anything, but I don't know that much about the amp guts/features and what everything truly means. This industry has lots of hidden secrets and tips only the pro's/old school guys know. That's why I asked.

[poorfish88]

Yes, once lpf is switched to off the output from the amp will be full-range.

The crossover is built in the amp, but it has a switch on outside of the amp {to bypass it} or turn it off.

[MADVIBES]

This was a cute question, I am glad that where able to figure it out, I thought for a second that the amp was always in a fixed lopass config and you were asking if you could bypass the crossover in the preamp section, How funny I go right to over thinking it.

[afrakes]

And to answer your second question, I have never had an issue using bare wire strands going into sub connections. I'm sure it would look a little better and be easier if it were soldered tho. Personal preference imho

[Jessica]

Move the crossover switch to the off position on the amp.

I know that, I made myself look like an idiot there. I mean to ask, does that make it a full-range amp as in bypass it completely? I don't know if built-in means automatic or if that switch is a bypass to the "built-in" crossover. If I used it for some mids, would I just put an equalizer or something on the outputs?

I don't know much about the electronics behind car audio so please forgive me. I can build anything, but I don't know that much about the amp guts/features and what everything truly means. This industry has lots of hidden secrets and tips only the pro's/old school guys know. That's why I asked.

i would EQ the inputs, not the outputs. Or in other words, EQ the source.