1991 Integra Exhaust where am I going with this?

In an attempt to get my Integra back on the road, I know exhaust work is certain. At my local shop, the price quoted for a 2.5" diameter "custom" catback was $350. I didn't like those figures given consideration the crush bends and cheap exhaust tubing. I know that I want 2.5" exhaust running under it.. fact. I see on ebay and everywhere else - - Catback Exhaust Systems T-304 Mandrel Bent blah blah for between $150-200. My problem with those is when I see that giant canister-shaped muffler... the one that makes that awful sound like someone dropped a vibrator into the john on an airplane. I am too inept to figure out what pieces I want to create a catback exhaust with a reasonable muffler. Anyone know of any pre-designed catback systems that aren't both arms and a leg price wise? I don't wanna spend more than 350. Thanks