Need best mid-price ICs for new ss M/C amp...

Actually, I am most concerned about the 3 front channels. I don't feel the surrounds need nearly as good ICs. I should also say that I use the same system for two-channel CD and phono listening. I don't really have the funds or room for another dedicated 2-channel system, so I have to compromise. The M/C amp I purchased has 5 mono sections and is supposed to be decent enough for me.

When I got the amp, I picked up a set of five Blue Jeans Cables' Belden 1505 ICs, for about $80, and I think I ordered them too long at 2 meters. I only need .5 to 1 meter ICs.

But I am now wondering if significant improvement can be made in terms of clarity, openness, soundstaging, and bass impact and articulation. I don't feel my speakers(Legacy Sig IIIs) are sounding as good on movies or music as they should.

Being a fairly new inquisitor of ICs, the sheer number of choices is bewildering.

From extensive reading here and on AA, a couple of options that are coming to the forefront are the Chris Ven Haus Pulsars and the Cardas 300B. I know there are scads of other options, so any suggestions/recommendations much appreciated.

Since I live in a more rural area, with no hi-end audio shops closer than 100 miles, I guess I am kind of looking for the most "sure-fire" product(s) that are known to sound good with most any amps/pre-amps.

Thanks much in advance.