What sub for music budget

Check out the ACI Force. Aci is know for subs that are musical an big big bangs for the buck. They also have a 30 day money back guarantee

Try a Totem dreamcatcher sub.

For a good musical sun at <$500, look at the used PSB's. Very nice at the price point.

A used REL strata runs about $700, but if you ever sell it you'll get almost all of your money back.

The problem with most budget gear is it becomes worthless if you ever resell it.

the REL will survive many system upgrades. I run mine placed according to Cardas (out in the room, uneven distance from side, rear walls) and crossed with the main speakers at 45Hz. I don't listen to electronic music, but I do listen to a lot of large scale classical and organ works and the sub blends perfectly. Kick drum has kick, not boom and deep organ notes will make everything in the room shake.

A used HSU VTF-2 is a bargain at $300-400

A significant part of my music collection is either electronic experimental or electro-acoustic music. Trust me, you DO NOT want a cheap sub because it won't be able to adequately reproduce a huge part of material you're going to listen to. As a matter of fact, in your case I would wait and invest in a the best sub you can afford, it is not where you want to cut corners. Initially, I tried a HSU VTF MK2. While powerful and able to shake the foundations of the house, it lacked the ability to reproduce bass musically. A few subs of note: Alon Thunderbolt(I think it's still available here on A'gon) for around $700.00.) ACI(Force or better yet, Titan).
REL. Vandersteen 2Wq. I ended up getting a Soliloquy S-10, partly because it matches my speakers, and it's fantastic!.
From my experience, for electronic music reproduction, you'd want to avoid placing it anywhere close to a wall(it would interact too much with room acoustics and distort the bass). Front-ported subs would work the best. My ideal position is on line right between the speakers, aproximately 5 feet from the wall. Hope that helps.

Dayton kit or DIY with hypex plate amp or Adire kit or DIY with same amp.