I think Charles explained it best. The 1/2” you enjoy is considered to be a good compromise between power and stability. You could make it higher, the torque would increase, the volume would increase but it would be more prone to deformation. Volume doesn’t equate to tone though.
The height of the bridge is not relevant to tone but to it’s stability. A heavy bridge will dampen the sound so a lighter one is best. However if it is too flimsy it may break at the saddle. Again much work has gone in to bridge design and the ones you see are a compromise between weight and structural integrity especially around the front of the saddle.
There aren’t really perfect measurements in a set up, more guiding principles and targets to get the tone that makes you want to play.
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