Time to look at newer speakers?


I’m a first time tube amp owner (PrimaLuna Prologue Classic integrated/stock EL34s). I’m using it with a pair of JBL L65s that I’ve had over 40 years...one refoam  back in the 90s.  Source component is a Music Hall MMF-5 turntable with the stock Goldring cartridge supplied with these a decade ago and this is going thru a Music Hall Pa1.2 preamp to the PrimaLuna.  I’m happy enough with this setup that, going on 2 weeks since acquiring the tube amp, it’s crossed my mind that a 12 step program geared toward compulsive audio-system-listening may be in order.  What I’m wondering here is if there are new(er) speakers out there that are of a commensurate price/quality level with the rest of my system that I should at least try to audition in my own setup if not (‘gasp’) actually consider replacing the JBLs with?  I listen primarily to “popular” genres (rock/pop) from the 60s onward but have been known to veer off into listening marathons of nearly everything under the sun (except opera and most hip hop) and mostly at non-threatening volume levels....will open it up enough to “thump” the Sheetrock once every blue moon but my days of trying to replicate heavy metal concerts in the living room are in the distant past.  Thanks.
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Oh god yes...Anything from Q Acoustics,Dali or Elac at the entry level up to super high resolution speakers around $3500.00 or more will allow you to see how good that amp really is...
Set a budget..Know what size speakers work best in your room,ie:size/acoustic signature,listening levels..Think about acoustic treatment for the first points of reflection & any echo you might have...After new speakers you'll need to upgrade the TT set up then cables & finally power stuff like cables,outlets & conditioners...
Totem Hawk too tough a load for that amp...The PERFECT speaker for you IMO is the Focal Aria 906!
Front ported & voiced so the Bass isn’t SUPER Deep,especially for the size of the cabinet..HIGHLY regarded in review circles..Around $1000.00 + $100.00 or more for a set of stands(unless you have a foundation to place them on)...
PS:Look for a Front Ported speaker while you search...
+1 on replacing Power Tubes if the amp is around 2 years+...