The element of "negative bias" is not often discussed here. A concept is proposed that "pegs the needle on your BS meter." Then, reluctantly, (perhaps to prove someone WRONG!!) you listen anyway. Astonishingly (and, sometimes embarrassingly) you have to admit there IS something there after all!! Ears 10: Brain 0:.
I can think of a minimum of 3 instances in my audio life where I was certain my knowledge base was complete (well, complete enough to reject THIS premise), only to be hit over the head with a sledgehammer -- and better for it.