"The correlation between price and sound quality is close to zero and, slightly negative: r = -.16" This seems absurd on its face and should really cause the r

"The correlation between price and sound quality is close to zero and, slightly negative: r = -.16" This seems absurd on its face and should really cause the researchers to re-evaluate their model. Just because their research shows people prefer a certain EQ doesn't mean there aren't any other benefits to better designed products, like soundstage, detail, clarity etc.