Got surround speaker stand from A&L Amcorp. Its 42" in height and cost RM180 per pair. Construction is all metal with spike feet. The pole is hollow and can be filled with sand or whatever fancies you. Here's some eye candy...

[attachmentid=550736] [attachmentid=550741]spikes...ouch
[attachmentid=550745] [attachmentid=550747]height comparison with my current "stand"
hole to fill sand before attach the top plate
[attachmentid=550748] better now since its not block by the couch

All parts bottom plate, pole and top plate connect together with one large hex head screw respectively.