What are the best headphones for ASMR? Is it okay to listen to ASMR while sleeping? Should you sleep with headphones on? Do you even need headphones to enjoy ASMR? If you are an ASMR lover, you probably have had these and many other questions on your mind. Here are all the answers — delivered in a whisper.

If you are reading this, then you must be one of those fortunate enough to feel the sweet, euphoric, ASMR-induced tingles all across your scalp, neck, and spine. Lucky you! — and welcome to the club.

Now, you and I both know that nothing compares to real-life ASMR — it’s just the best. Merely thinking of getting my hair washed in the salon or having someone do my makeup makes my brain melt. Ah, the tingles!

Unfortunately, however, most of us can’t afford luxurious spa and beauty treatments every single day, and asking your family members to trace the alphabet on your face is, at best, well, awkward.

Enter online ASMR videos. They have been nothing but a godsend for me, saving me from many a sleepless night.

That is why I’m currently looking into upgrading my ASMR experience by swapping my good old iPhone earbuds for a pair of headphones. I have compiled my research into the best ASMR headsets as a guide for anyone who might be in the same position.

I know that many of you out there won’t relate. Even star ASMRtist Karuna Satori herself said in one of her videos that she doesn’t understand people who use earbuds or headphones.

However, if you are like me and can only get tingles from ASMR using earbuds or headphones, this article is for you.