Agree that the Osiris stands are very high quality and impressive. I get 25 1/2" out of my nominal 24" pair. When I bought them from Goldman Audio last November, he also had the taller (27"?) model available, too. So if more height is needed, it might be worth asking dealers who are advertising if they have also have the taller ones. The hefty brass cone-spikes are not the best for piercing carpet. This drawback (if you have carpet) could be overcome by how massive these heavy stands become when filled.