You all are so sporting... willing to take the challenge... the next CSI workshop will be longer... more time to drill... hammer and file... we will restore the 'looked down' cymbals with some honour... 8)
Did some filing on Sabian B8 Pro 14" Hi-Hat like the pictures shown in this thread... Recorded openly 2 meters from the kit with ZOOM H4 Handy Recorder
The muddy part has got to do with the thinness of the top hat... this is an issue in many drum mag reviews even for the professional hi-hats... the crisp I have no complain... 8)