If you don't mind weight (e.g., studio setup), get a good aluminum tripod from Benro/Induro or a house brand at Adorama/B&H.
Skip basalt, it's not as good as carbon fiber but costs so much more than aluminum.
If you want carbon, it will cost you. You can get some good bargains if you wait for a sale on the more reputable Asian carbon fiber tripods. I had an older model Benro for $129, but the build quality wasn't that good on it as the legs came apart too easily and the baseplate was apparently glued as opposed to screwed. The newer Benro/Induro (same company) ones are supposed to be better. I went with a Sirui, which is a higher-end brand.
Whatever you do, get a tripod that is rated for at least twice the max amount you plan to use on it. E.g., if your heaviest camera + lens combo is 10 kg, get a tripod rated for at least 20 kg, preferably more like 30 kg. Same with ballhead tripods--get at least double the rating.
Speaking of ballheads, I got an Acratech but that's like $400. You could get a combo from a reputable brand if you want, but many high-end tripods do not come with ballheads.