You're right about option 1. Nice subs if you plan to keep it. Zero resale value.

Option 2...I'd not even consider one of those. Too many reliability issues and Bob Carver seems to go out of business every other week.

Option 3 I'd forget about UNLESS you can find a Servo 15 in your price range. It's definitley the cream of the crop.

So unless you can do option 3, go with one of the other options...Outlaw, SVS, or HSU. The Outlaw is probably the best bang for the buck.